Surrounding ourselves with the right talent has been key to our success. Building your perfect outdoor space should be an enjoyable experience and with the right professionals, this is what we focus on. Excellent quality, professionally managed, and as we provide quotations for every element and not estimates, always on budget.
Following joining the family business in 1991, Richard studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College, and then in his mid-twenties studied Garden design at Bishop Burton College to degree level gaining best student and a Silver Gilt medal at the Harrogate spring flower show whilst studying.
Following joining the family business in 1991, Richard studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College, and then in his mid-twenties studied Garden design at Bishop Burton College to degree level gaining best student and a Silver Gilt medal at the Harrogate spring flower show whilst studying.
Services
Whether a country retreat, a town courtyard, or a family suburban space, we create gardens that make the most of your space. It's about you and your home. Our aim is to create a garden that reflects your needs, wants, and aspirations for your outdoor space. Tailored around just that feel you are looking for but can't fully describe.
People are fascinating. We all have our own individuality, in the way we think, and how our tastes form our surroundings. We surround ourselves with people and things that we like, and your garden is no exception. Essentially your garden is an extension of your living space, and one that is often more enjoyable.
Tailored to your specific needs, our services reflect the needs of our clients, so whether you are looking for a little bit of inspiration for that dark corner, or wish to completely re-think what your outdoor space could become, we are at hand to guide you in the right direction. At the consultation stage, for the price of a cup of tea we discuss just what you are looking for, even if you are unsure what that may be.
A free initial meet up so you can pick our brains of what is possible, and perhaps what is not. At the consultation stage, for the price of a cup of tea we discuss just what you are looking for, even if you are unsure what that may be. We can help as we have a host of images and ideas to show different styles, material types, and suggestions that will help narrow down a way forward for your garden.
Keeping your garden in great shape is a skill, and one we are adept with. Our dedicated maintenance team is available for regular or one-off visits to help you make the best of your garden. If all you want is grass cutting, no problem. But if what you really want is someone to take care of tending to your prize roses, tying up your peonies, training your Jasmine and clipping your Taxus, fear not.
Reviews (6)
Paul Bond
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Amazing results, and we now have the kind of garden we've always dreamed of. Delivered by a thoughtful, professional team - a team that listened to what we wanted and went out of their way to bring our hopes and expectations to fruition. Couldn't recommend Astek more highly. A great job well done.
Amazing results, and we now have the kind of garden we've always dreamed of. Delivered by a thoughtful, professional team - a team that listened to what we wanted and went out of their way to bring our hopes and expectations to fruition. Couldn't recommend Astek more highly. A great job well done.
Richard Hawthorn
Aug 05, 2021
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Great company from start to finish. Thorough, attentive and patient.
We had several quotes for the project and we didn't choose Astek because they were the cheapest, we chose Astek because we believed they could deliver exactly what we asked.
They listened and they understood what we wanted. They added ideas and were flexible throughout.
We were really specific about some parts and nothing was ever too much
The whole team from start to finish were brilliant. Sam & Dan were excellent every day and the quality of work is excellent. We will have you back for our next project!
We had several quotes for the project and we didn't choose Astek because they were the cheapest, we chose Astek because we believed they could deliver exactly what we asked.
They listened and they understood what we wanted. They added ideas and were flexible throughout.
We were really specific about some parts and nothing was ever too much
The whole team from start to finish were brilliant. Sam & Dan were excellent every day and the quality of work is excellent. We will have you back for our next project!
Tim Bryan
Jun 18, 2021
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With the sun shining and the planting in full bloom we are now able to enjoy the fabulous new terrace garden created for us over the dark winter months. This was a tricky job and the Astek team had to dig deep to build a solid retaining barrier between the rear of our garden and the adjoining railway line. We are delighted with the outcome as we relax under the pergola in the new seating area enjoying the late evening sun. Everything was delivered to the highest standard with unexpected problems treated as challenges to be overcome and all within the original plan and quotation. Thanks to everybody
M. Barringer
Feb 26, 2021
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I recently had a bespoke brick water feature built and I can only say it is marvellous. The quality of work is outstanding, and John , the creator of this wonder , working with only my roughly drawn suggestion , was a miracle worker! SO professional and tidy too! In the recent freezing weather it continued to flow while creating the most amazing ice patterns. It will be the centrepiece of my refuge away from the worries of the world in the months to come. Well done Astek and thank you so much.
Jayne Thackeray
Jan 06, 2021
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We met Richard in March 2019 following a recommendation, as we were looking to construct an outdoor kitchen area within our garden and wanted this to feel part of the rest of the garden.
Richard worked closely with us creating a plan for the whole garden that incorporated the kitchen, and everything else we had asked for and provided a detailed quotation for all the elements within the design.
We booked Astek and work started in September 2019. Although we added further elements along the way, which were costed for approval, the work took six months, and we couldn’t be happier with the results
Richard worked closely with us creating a plan for the whole garden that incorporated the kitchen, and everything else we had asked for and provided a detailed quotation for all the elements within the design.
We booked Astek and work started in September 2019. Although we added further elements along the way, which were costed for approval, the work took six months, and we couldn’t be happier with the results
Kevin Oneill
Oct 22, 2020
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It was an enjoyable experience working with this company from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble from the design to the end result.
Jamie and Eric worked really hard on the project, and John supported the team along the way.
We were consulted all the way through the construction.
The finished garden looks amazing and exactley how Denise my wife, pictured it her mind so we can't wait for the summer next year to be able to enjoy our new seating area. Thank you so much guys, we are so very happy with this and will recommend you to everyone.
Jamie and Eric worked really hard on the project, and John supported the team along the way.
We were consulted all the way through the construction.
The finished garden looks amazing and exactley how Denise my wife, pictured it her mind so we can't wait for the summer next year to be able to enjoy our new seating area. Thank you so much guys, we are so very happy with this and will recommend you to everyone.
