ABOUT GARDENS & GROUNDS Gardens & Grounds cares for an extensive portfolio of gardens in the south lakes area. It was established in 2001 by Dr. Richard Woodburn who has, amongst other qualifications, a first class honours degree from the University of Wales and is a Doctor of Biology from the University of Oxford . He has worked as a professional for ICI, University of Cardiff, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, University of Oxford, The British Trust for Ornithology and University of Sheffield. Through founding Gardens & Grounds, Richard has realised a dream by pursuing his passion for hands-on horticulture in an area of outstanding natural beauty. You can read more about Richard and the early days of Gardens & Grounds in an article written by Cumbria Life magazine on this website. From the outset, the demand for the services of Gardens & Grounds has been intense and the company has grown organically by hiring only the highest quality gardeners. The ethos of Gardens & Grounds has been consistent throughout its existence; it is a company dedicated to providing a reliable service of professional horticultural skills by experienced gardeners. Our speciality lies in maintaining and evolving the gardens of private houses, second homes and holiday-let properties. Our professionalism is unsurpassed.