The Garden Designer, Supplier & Landscaper Relationship

05/11/2025 - News

The Garden Designer, Supplier & Landscaper Relationship: How Collaboration Creates Award-Winning Gardens

At Arbour Landscape Solutions, we’re privileged to work alongside some of the UK’s most talented garden designers and landscapers. Over the years, we’ve seen first-hand how the strongest relationships, between designer, supplier, and contractor, are what truly elevate a garden from beautiful to award-winning.


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Consilium Hortus Hampton Court 2022

Collaboration from Concept to Completion

Great gardens start long before the first stone is laid. When we’re involved early in a project, we can help designers and landscapers choose the right natural materials to complement the vision, whether it’s a tranquil courtyard, a contemporary urban space, or a show garden at Chelsea.

From bespoke stone pieces to carefully selected setts and paddlestones, our team ensures that every element aligns with the design intent, practical requirements, and sustainability goals.

Material Quality That Makes the Difference

We believe materials should do more than just look good, they should tell a story of quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity. That’s why only premium natural stone, from durable Yorkstone and granite to distinctive limestones and slates feature in our range.

Our clients trust us for:

- Consistent quality and finish across every batch

- Ethically and sustainably sourced materials

- Custom cutting and bespoke fabrication for unique features

Every stone, sett, and slab contributes to the integrity and longevity of the finished garden.

The Power of Partnership

The most successful gardens come from true collaboration.

- Designers bring creativity and vision.
- Landscapers provide skill, precision, and attention to detail.
- Good suppliers offer trusted advice, technical support, and reliable delivery.

We see ourselves not just as a supplier, but as an extension of the design and build team, anticipating challenges, advising on availability, and helping to achieve the highest standards of finish. 


Designs by Rick Ford


Installation by Rick Ford


Completed design by Rick Ford

Sustainability & Innovation at the Core

As expectations evolve, so does our responsibility to the environment. We work closely with designers and landscapers who share our passion for sustainable sourcing, responsible transport, and long-term durability.  Our mantra is ‘responsibly sourced natural stone’ and we work directly with one quarry in Egypt to make both their and our practices as sustainable as possible.

Trusted by Award-Winning Professionals

From RHS show gardens to private estates, we have proudly supported numerous award-winning projects across the UK. What unites them is not only design excellence, but the strength of collaboration, a shared commitment between designer, supplier, and landscaper to deliver something truly exceptional. As affiliate members of the Society of Landscape and Garden Design and the APL we work with industry professionals who lead in their field and understand the value of the supplier relationship. 

At Arbour Landscape Solutions, we don’t just deliver stone, we deliver the foundations of design excellence. Together, we turn creative visions into living landscapes that inspire, endure, and win awards.