Go Wild Landscapes was conceived and is run by Andrew Marshall, (pictured here with Gardeners' World presenter Rachel De Thame). We are a small business based in the Cotswold village of Leafield. Andrew's gardening passion began at an early age when he began working during school holidays in a tree and shrub nursery in the Lake District.
With a degree in Biological sciences he set up his own business. This was initially in forestry contracting, gradually becoming more involved with tree surgery and gardening maintenance which lead to the establishment of Go Wild Gardening Company approximately 12 years ago.
With a degree in Biological sciences he set up his own business. This was initially in forestry contracting, gradually becoming more involved with tree surgery and gardening maintenance which lead to the establishment of Go Wild Gardening Company approximately 12 years ago.
Services
Going wild still! We are pleased to say we are fully open for business and operating almost as normal! While the restrictions remain in place we are still able to visit gardens as open spaces and whilst maintaining social distancing we can offer consultations and garden designs as usual.
Our landscaping team is also operating again whilst maintaining social distancing and working safely outdoors we can design and build wildlife friendly gardens for you to enjoy.At a time when we as a nation are appreciating our gardens and wildlife even more this is a great time for you to get in touch!
Our landscaping team is also operating again whilst maintaining social distancing and working safely outdoors we can design and build wildlife friendly gardens for you to enjoy.At a time when we as a nation are appreciating our gardens and wildlife even more this is a great time for you to get in touch!
Andrew and his team transformed our dark, dank, slabbed-over garden into a Mediterranean oasis. The result is that our home feels transformed inside as well as out. Go Wild were a pleasure to work with from start to finish: any communication received a prompt response, the work started on the agreed date, and the project was finished to a very high standard.
The design process usually begins with a free visit to your garden, during which we can discuss the possibilities of the site and your desires for your garden. Walking around your garden together, we can help identify your priorities. For instance, are you already a keen gardener or would you rather have something low maintenance?
Creating a wildflower garden is one of the best ways to attract wildlife to your garden, and help the environment at the same time. There are huge advantages in giving up an area, perhaps a section of your existing lawn, to nature and a wildflowers! Wildflowers are in themselves 'wildlife' and will attract a wide variety of life including bees and butterflies and birds.
This is perhaps the most personal aspect of the design, and we have a particular style of planting which we use when clients have no other special preference. Plants are chosen for their visual impact, be it for colour combinations, form or structure, and also for their importance to wildlife and for culinary and aromatic reasons.
Reviews (6)
Jillian Andrews
Apr 21, 2021
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We are delighted with our new garden. Our garden is fairly small and previously was a bit of a mess and lacked structure. Thanks to Andrew's fantastic design it looks and feels much bigger, is much more useable and now works as one coherent design. We had two patios built, a gorgeous curved wall, a stepping stone path and the lawn was built up to help soften the previous slope. All this plus a new fence and planting. The work was carried out very efficiently and all the team were hardworking and nice to have around. We had a couple of tiny niggles but these were sorted out beyond our expectations
Trish Bartley
Oct 25, 2020
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My new garden is stunning. Andrew's design is superb, with all the features I hoped for - curvy, natural, different heights and textures, beautiful, and great for bees, hedgehogs, butterflies etc. Tom, Jim and Fred created the garden over 3 weeks and did it so well - with a lovely semicircular patio (a work of art Jim) a winding stepping stone path (I love it Fred) and raised curved green wood beds and a pond already populated with tiny moving creatures (thank you Tom). I am over the moon! Thank you Go Wild Landscapes!
Mark Walker
Jun 12, 2020
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We had our garden makeover done by Go Wild over a year ago, and I am a long time overdue writing this review! Our experience with Andrew and his team was very good, from the initial brief and plans stage, right through to the execution of the plan and the creation of our garden. When the team turned up to do the work they were a nice bunch of guys who worked efficiently and got the work done (including some hard landscaping) with quiet professionalism. When the work was done our garden was left tidy and transformed. Initially we were a little worried about the planting as it looked a little sparse
Rachel Tennant
Dec 31, 2018
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Andrew and his team have installed a wonderful wildlife pond with a shingle beach and waterfall, next to which they have laid a beautiful paved seating circle. Our own plants and newts have been transferred with great care and the result is an exceptional and tranquil retreat. Nothing has been too much trouble for this friendly and dedicated team.
Silvia Hogan
Oct 31, 2017
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Go Wild Landscaping, Andrew Marshall has exceeded our expectations and we have the most beautiful and interesting wildlife garden. Although our garden is small, we have a huge pond with beach which attracts masses of regular birds, drinking and washing in it. The wildlife turf is growing high and the planting is all perfect. Although it was a brand new garden it is flourishing and we love it. Andrew worked within our budget and was totally in tune with what we wanted from the garden. His price was very reasonable and the plan was so beautifully drawn we have framed it! The workmen were very nice
Patch
Jul 04, 2017
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We’ve used this company twice now to update our garden each time we moved house. Very happy with the craftsmanship but much more impressed with the professional advice and guidance. They prevented us from making some very unwise decisions about the garden. I also found them very approachable and have called them since for helpful advice about planting. I would recommend this company.
