Martin Watt Gardens, Alma Consultancy

Martin came highly recommend by a number of our neighbours and we can see why. We had some basic ideas of how we wanted our back garden to look to become more manageable and practical for our 3 children. Being a new build there was also the question of poor drainage and that the garden had naturally settled into a sloped area on one side.
Martin spent a good few hours in the garden listening and asking specific questions which allowed him to pull together a plan that was beyond our expectations. He went through a number of options and their positives and negatives (such as decking vs tiles) which

We contacted Martin after reading the positive reviews.
We had just moved into a new build and had no idea what to do with our garden!
Martin took time to chat with us about how we wanted to use the garden.
He suggested so many options we hadn't considered and his ideas were spot on.
The plans arrived shortly after our meeting.
We used Goodman's Landscaping and were delighted with the end result!
The garden is low maintenance and always looks tidy with little effort.
The service offered is invaluable and well worth investing in.
So much so that we will shortly be contacting Martin again

Martin has just supplied a wonderful design to give our small, very overgrown garden a complete makeover. In addition he has come up with a design to improve the look of the front of our house by adding additional planting areas to our drive. He took into account exactly what we were looking for from the garden including ease of maintenance and… how we planned to use the garden in future. He discussed potential materials and how these would fit in to the design. We had thought that having a designer draw up a plan for our garden was out of our price range but we were pleasantly surprised

Martin was recommended to us by a friend who had her landscaping plans arranged by him. We had some ideas ourselves but his input was invaluable. He was easy to talk to and extremely professional in all aspects of the plans. He spent about four hours going over everything. Our plans were with us within a few days. His report was very thorough and included all our requests as well as opening up new ideas we hadn’t considered. We are really glad we used his services. It was money well spent.
We have arranged for the work to begin through one of his recommended contractors, who has done work for

We have just covered one of Martin's gardens for Ideal Home magazine and I was very struck by the consideration that he gave to every element of the design. The owners reported that the patio never 'puddles' because he left minute gaps between the slabs of granite. Every detail was thought through and the results were delicate and very beautiful.

Martin was recommended to me by the company I had chosen to do my garden makeover. Well, I am so pleased I took their advice and contacted him. Martin is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, he listened to my thoughts for the makeover and came up with an outline design. Throughout the process, Martin advised me what would work within my budget, issues that I would not have thought of and provided solutions. The initial consultation took 3 hours and we had an draft design for the garden.
I received the colour design, very impressed, along with the design, Martin had included tips, suggestions

Martin has supplied us with THE most amazing design for our back garden! We can't wait to see it start to happen. Thanks so much for knowing what we wanted even before we did! :) xx

Loved the design Martin did for my garden. He listened to my ideas and then put it altogether in a way that was so much better than I had imagined. He came up with lots of ways to save money without compromising on the overall effect of the design. Now I have clear plan of the garden I'm aiming to create to show to contractors. I am looking forward to the next stage and seeing it become a reality.
I would definitely recommend Martin for his skill, professionalism, and excellent service.

I've used Martin on four occasions now. Why? Because as I've learned the hard way, there is no point in spending '000's on your garden if it doesn't have the right design.
We used Martin Watt at our last house after a recommendation from not one but two of our friends. Martin took a "standard new-build garden" on a slope and gave us a design which we could implement in phases as our budget allowed. We were so impressed, we had the front garden redesigned too and the neighbours started to copy the themes of Martin's design - they didn't look as good as each plot is unique and really needs it's

Very pleased with the service & attention to detail that Martin gave me when designing the layout & additional drainage for my front, side & rear gardens. Martin came up with lots of fresh ideas that I hadn't thought about & which all made it much easier to maintain. Martin spent a great deal of time & effort ensuring I got what I really wanted & his visits to ensure that the plans were spot on were really appreciated. Thanks Martin, Ian.

Martin helped massively with a steep new garden mud slope.
Taking our brief he created a wonderfully useful terraced design which created play space on 2 levels for the kids, a deck/sun trap area for adults and my favourite bit a wild garden with fire pit for sausage sizzles and melted marsh mallows! Delicious.
Professional. Punctual. … Proactive.
He quite rightly challenged our initial concepts and worked collaboratively with us to deliver the result we craved.
The up front cost for the design was money well spent allowing our family to shape our requirements on our blank, yet muddy, back

Thrilled with our plans. Martin really helped us get the best out of our garden with the budget we had available. Would highly recommend.

Very excited about the design concepts Martin has created for our Garden. It was a treat to see our and his ideas brought to life in sketches and then expert drawings full of colour and detail. We received both… great ideas and practical advice on materials and plants always with a budget in mind. Always worth spending time and some budget on the planning!
Looking forward to getting the inside finished so we can get stuck into the outside.
Very impressed Andy Hall

We met Martin Watt last year and had (what we thought) was a clear understanding of what needed done in our small garden at the back of our house. What a difference it makes when you talk to a professional! Martin came up with a simple, elegant and practical solution for us which has been excellent both throughout the summer and in the winter. Martin also recommended a top class company to do the work and we were delighted by both the design and the finished job. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin to anyone, and I'm sure we will use him again ourselves.
Raymond & Liz