A private client approached us to help them rewild an area of field in County Durham. We created a 20m by 13m biodiversity pool with a larch deck, beach area and all native planting. In addition, we scraped off large areas of turf and used...
**Gallery update - new photos added July 2023** The brief from the owners was simple – make it beautiful! They wanted their tired garden transformed into a tranquil and relaxing natural space that linked to the surrounding countryside and welcomed the local wildlife. Following the removal of...
One of our specialities is transforming relatively sterile gardens, dominated by grass and paving, into natural wildlife havens, with ponds, stone features and wildflower beds. We designed and built this wildlife garden using local stone to create raised planting beds, path & pond edging, and a...
Harmonising with Nature in the Trossachs Our client wanted to enhance this area of naturally wet ground for both her family and the local wildlife. Small, unlined ponds, as well as a boardwalk, shelter and bench give this space further purpose and interest for both. The boardwalk, constructed...
Not all of our ponds are bespoke one-off designs from scratch but instead are renovations of existing ponds that have failed in some way. This, however, does not hinder the creativity and workmanship shown by our team. This project is a great example of how we...
A couple of years ago we did a pond renovation in a garden outside of Livingston. We went back recently to see how it was doing and were very pleased to see how wonderful it is looking. The clients have done a great job of looking after...
The cascade pools at the new John Hope Gateway had leaked from the time they were constructed and this required a large-scale re-lining project for the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh. Water Gems won the contract to redesign the lining system, and to create a walkway...
This Edinburgh garden is the one passers-by can see from the Water of Leith Walkway and as a result it is very well known among Edinburgh dog walkers and residents. It is also the garden which won us the coveted Grand Award at the 2009...
Jupiter Artland is a sculpture park and art gallery near Wilkieston, West Lothian, where visitors come to explore and engage with contemporary modern art in an outdoor setting....