Lasswade, Midlothian
Direct Gardens offers a comprehensive garden design and landscape service, which combines initial ideas, visual planning and award winning designs, whether you are searching for inspiration to improve your existing garden or want to develop a new plot we can help.
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41 customer reviews
Laura Stevenson
Unfortunately our experience of this company has been very he most stressful experience. Direct gardens started our garden in October 2023. Monies were exchanged in the value if around £9k and 3 weeks into the job we didn’t see them again. No communication and whilst we chased them it was one reason after another and lots of broken promises. Our garden was left like a building site with nothing complete, no materials such as the artificial grass or slabs purchased and delivered. Unfortunately we are now in the midst of legal action and I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone. Particularly from someone who apparently prides himself on community spirit. This company may be good at giving away free greenhouses or box hedges but I would not consider them for your landscaping and if you do, I certainly wouldn’t part with any funds until the job was completed. More...
Elaine Ratty
I would love the garden to look like any of the gardens on your website as mine's is a mess & lets the house down now it's refurbished.
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John MacKenzie
Fantastic result! Great communication both on site and from the management. Steve and Dave were fantastic, taking good care of our garden and the property and we’re friendly and polite.
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Stuart Wright
Direct Gardens (Dobbies) landscaped my daughters garden, very professional job carried out, came in under the quote, Mr Mckay is very knowledgable about all aspects of landscaping and can't thank him enough for the job he done,
He even repaired a part of a fence free of charge
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Marion Adamson
So,so pleased with the garden make over done by Dave and his team. Appreciate Dave's advice and the interest he took in the whole project. Big thanks to Kevin and Callum for all their hard work! So professional. Love my garden! More...
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Iain Cropper
This isn't the first time I have had work carried out by Direct Gardens. I go back to them quite simply because they provide first class workmanship using top rate materials. My rear garden has been transformed and the new lawn looks terrific. Thanks very much David McKay, Tommy and Sandy. More...
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Heather Halliwell
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Ashley Buchanan
Thank you Davy for transforming my back garden, I love it. You did a fantastic job and were very efficient. Your enthusiasm and knowledge is second to none, what you don't know about gardening/landscaping could be put on a postage stamp. Thanks again, Ashley
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Pat Casey
Dreams come true here
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Isabel Stenhouse
It's now 2 months since my garden makeover and I'm still enjoying the transformation that Direct Gardens gave my back garden. I would recommend Dave and his team to anyone thinking of landscaping their garden. They did everything as promised and more. As work was in progress they accommodated my ideas that changed from the original plans giving advice and guidance (while Dave was sunning himself in Florida lol). A truly flexible approach which I appreciated. More...
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Mel Jayne Read
Lovely gardens stylish and modern
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Norman Hosie
Direct Gardens done my drive and my parents garden, both jobs done to a very high standard and a very competitive price, owner David McKay is very friendly and helpful, I recommend Davy without any doubt. All his experience shows.
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Peter Twigg
The work looks amazing. Being disabled and unable to garden myself,I'd love to win.
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Jackie Carter
Lovely folk, easy to talk to and very professional..
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Diane McKechnie
this would be amazing if I won this! cant share but have liked
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Geoff Lamb
It looks like really hard working people wanting to do you a genuine service
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Pauline Deere
Fantastic designs, what an honour to have a garden makeover, if only x
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Elane Milburn
Gardens you have done are glorious be proud to Invite people round again,xxxx
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Sandra Carr
I really need mine done , I’ve liked the fb thing but on your page there’s only a like no share button
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Sabrina Grosso
For once in my life i would really appreciate to win something. My little garden needs a TLC but for health problems I can never do it.
Let's hope.
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James Woodgate
I think it is place I would love to own for my Wife's sake. She is a retired nurse and still is at it .
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mark T
A very professional garden landscaping and garden design company that really cares about the work they undertake. For anyone looking to get their garden landscaped i would definitely recommend! ! They use reputable branded products and materials. Customer service is excellent & the standard of workmanship is very high. 5 stars to Dave and the Team : ) More...
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Paul Bailey
Just a small pathway but very impressed with the professionalism and quality of work - excellent co-ordination of skip / delivery of materials / tidy up /collection of skip. The workman was both skilful and helpful. Hassle-free! We chose this quote (though it was dearer than others) as we thought it paid attention to detail and was more professional. More...
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Michael kearns
Direct gardens, took our money but never completed the job they have left work still to be done and they cut corners be very careful as my brother paid in advance they got there money they are fly people There work is not very good.
Daren Littlejohns
Recently had work carried out by Direct Gardens and had to write a review to say what a professional job they do. Dave McKay certainly knows his business and put us at ease throughout the design process with his vast knowledge of landscape design. His team arrived promptly to carry out the work and did an excellent job using quality materials. Don't waste time speaking to others use the experts at Direct Gardens. Highly recommended. More...
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Janice Clark
Our patio was transformed and is admired by neighbours and friends. The service provided by Dave was excellent from planning to managing the project through to completion.
Brian
Direct Gardens did a great job for us. Took down and removed our old hedge and fence leaving no mess. Erected a double sided slatted fence to both ours and our neighbours on either side complete satisfaction. Would happily use again and recommend them to others. More...
Iain
Superb service. Quality work. Thanks
Iain Cropper
First class job. The guys who carried out the job were highly trained and knew exactly what they were doing. No hesitation in recommending this company.
Daren
Had work carried out by Direct Gardens and they are definitely a 5 star service. Dave McKay certainly knows his business and put us at ease throughout the design process with his vast knowledge of landscape design. His team arrived promptly to carry out the work and did an excellent job using quality materials. Don't waste time speaking to others use the experts at Direct Gardens. More...
Edna Hughes
Direct Gardens ,Dave and his boys made a great job of the ramp for my son and has had passers by stopping and asking me about it.
The men were always on time and worked hard through out the time they were here,cleaning up as best they could everyday before leaving also making sure there was a clear path to get my son and wheel chair out.
I would certainly recommend Direct Gardens and would use them in the future .
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John
Dave's team have done several jobs for me.
Repairing fences blown down in storms. Laying slabs and decking.
Excellent workmanship and a good price.
Lesley Inglis
I love Dave and his team, he is a true profesional! Nothing was too much trouble and he listened to what we wanted, we worked together and i ended up with the garden of my dreams - i cant recommend these guys enough!!
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paul ford
Dave and his crew have been first class, cant recommend them enough. We are delighted with the job, 3 days start to finish absolutely hassle free.
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Chris Boyle
Direct Gardens transformed our Garden over the course of 7 days (march 2016), done a wonderful job turning what was a very undulated 'mud bath at times' into a wonderful usable garden, Stuart and Dave worked very hard on what was a difficult site access to the garden and have done a wonderful job, whole family happy especially my daughter. Slight additions to plan no issues for them. Would highly recommendLooking forward to the planting stage though and seeing the garden start to come alive More...
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Steven Lough
I needed a replacement fence due to storm damage. Dave provided a quote, and once agreed had the guys start that week. The works were carried out on time despite some horrible weather and the fence has been built to a high standard. Would recommend Direct Gardens to anyone. More...
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kerry harrison
absolutely was over the moon with my driveway and gardening work, and Mr McKay was just great, explained everything clearly, I highly recommend direct gardens, I wouldn't go anywhere else,,,,great customer service, great staff....
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Jeanette Imrie
Very many thanks for re-modelling our garden and giving us a stunning new area in our garden to relax. Your input in changing our plans (for the better) and continued update on progress was much appreciated. We were provided with a very detailed quote for the works required and if this changed at all was always for the better at no extra cost. The finished article is a beautiful item delivered from a very professional team, lead from the front by Dave.Mr & Mrs J Imrie More...
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Scott Donnachie
Hi David just would like to say how delighted I am with the Garage base and driveway. Everything was 1st class. Nothing seemed to much hassle and the service was excellent. Thank you again David and I will be calling you again early Spring to price up some garden landscaping. More...
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Patricia White
Dave and the team delivered an excellent service. Professional, helpful, good communication and arrived at arranged times. We are delighted with our drive and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Direct Gardens. More...
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william watt
Our back garden is on quite a steep slope. We contacted Direct Gardens and they suggested terracing with steps between three levels.
The work was carried out most expeditiously and tidily giving us lower and upper terraces/patios, with a large stretch of almost level grass on the middle section, bounded on three sides by flower beds. The resulting garden has brought us a great deal of pleasure and has been much admired by family and friends. The lower terrace contains a swing and play area for grandchildren and is a veritable sun trap to enjoy with a coffee or a drink.
My wife and I have no hesitation in recommending Direct Gardens for any large or small landscaping problems.
Eleanor and Bill Watt
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How long have you been in business?
I have been self-employed since 1989, before then I worked for Dobbies landscaping, were I gained valuable experience and qualifications as a landscape Gardner/designer,.
I have been in the trade for over 35 years now and have achieved several awards for my work throughout Scotland.
What guarantee does your work come with?
We offer the Marshalls 10 year guarantee, which cover the materials for a period of 10 years and the workmanship for 5 years.
Other manufacturers offer different types of guarantees, depending on which product you are using.
What do you love most about your job?
I love the job satisfaction, at the end of the job, seeing my clients happy faces when they see the finished product.
From the initial consultation, the the garden design, construction phase through to the soft landscape works.
That's what brings me great joy.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was working for several small landscape businesses before I came to Dobbies Landscaping and I felt they were only interested in the money side of the job, not the satisfaction of creating a lovely garden haven for your client, I have a lot of passion for my clients and their projects and strive to give them 100%+ every time.
I hate seeing people being ripped of by the unscrupulous individuals who give my industry so much negative exposure.
Why should our clients choose you?
I believe that clients make up there mind very quickly who they will choose to do their project, what I will say is that if you choose me for your project I will give you the best service from start to finish of your project and including the after service which is neglected by most small businesses.
Dave McKay
Landscape Garden & Design
We offer a free site survey and detailed quotation, we also provide you with some different ideas, suggestions and for a small fee we can also provide a full scale drawing/plan along with a visual.
all quotations are valid for 6 months.