We use plants and natural materials to create gardens that feel considered, alive and at home in their surroundings

Rowan Horticulture offers planting-led garden design and horticultural services across North Yorkshire. With extensive experience in gardens and Chelsea medal-winning studios, you are in capable hands.

We offer full plant-focused garden redesign, border refreshes, wildflower and bulb schemes and garden consultations.

We believe outdoor spaces should be defined by their planting. Every project starts with an understanding of the site and what it needs, as well as an in-depth exploration of what the client wants.

We have great relationships with local and regional plant suppliers, and regularly assist with the sourcing and implementation of our designs.

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"Rowan's knowledge really helped me see my garden differently. He produced a wonderful document setting the mood for the space and outlining exactly what it needed."

Consultation client, York

"Rowan was excellent throughout, designing around some genuinely tricky requirements, offering different plans to choose from, sourcing everything himself, and staying in touch through the summer to help with aftercare. A premium service with a friendly, professional manner. Cannot recommend enough."

Border Design, Harrogate

“Rowan created a very attractive pond for me in a flood-prone depression on my long lawn. He used local stone to construct a low outer wall, and planted colourful perennials, elegant rushes and so on between the wall and the water’s edge. The planting, chosen for its ability to withstand occasional flooding, is already showing plenty of colour. Outside the wall, a slightly higher zone was seeded with wildflowers, which I look forward to seeing appear later in the year. The improvement to the view from my kitchen window is substantial and gratifying. - well worth the investment!”

Wildlife Pond Build, Pateley Bridge

“Rowan provided an excellent service from start to finish. His proposal was very professional and clearly presented, which gave us confidence in his ideas and approach. Once we approved the proposal, Rowan got quotes for the plants, arranged all the ordering, and kept us well informed throughout the process.He was polite, courteous, punctual, and his communication was brilliant from beginning to end”

Border Design, Knaresborough