Business Details
33 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping & Water Features in Edinburgh
Water Gems is a multi-award-winning garden landscaping and water features specialist established in 1993. Our team combines extensive experience with innovative approaches to deliver high-quality landscape construction and water feature solutions across Scotland. With expertise in garden design, pond maintenance, and biodiversity projects, we work on schemes ranging from small courtyard gardens to large-scale ecological developments. Our directors bring academic backgrounds and technical certifications in areas such as Firestone EPDM installation and aquatic herbicide application.As BALI members, we have won prestigious awards including the BALI Grand Award and Gardening Scotland Gold Medals. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through material reuse practices and rewilding initiatives like the Roborough Fields biodiversity project. We provide comprehensive design-and-build services, collaborating with independent garden designers or delivering in-house solutions tailored to client budgets and requirements.
Services
Garden Design
Water Features
Pond Maintenance
Biodiversity Projects
Landscape Construction
Consultancy Services
Material Reuse
Rewilding Schemes
Garden Lighting
Boardwalks & Decks
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist experience in landscaping and water feature construction
- Multiple BALI National Award winners including 2025 East Lothian Cascade project
- Certified Firestone EPDM installers with OASE technician qualified staff
- Comprehensive in-house design and build capabilities for all project sizes
- Proven expertise in biodiversity enhancement through rewilding initiatives
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces combining aesthetics with functionality. We offer full design-and-build packages from small courtyard gardens to multi-acre developments. With in-house expertise and collaborations with top Scottish designers, we deliver sustainable solutions that meet client visions and budgets.
Water Features
Specialist water feature design and construction covering ponds, streams, cascades, and natural swimming pools. Our team includes certified technicians with expertise in Firestone EPDM liners and aquatic plant management. We create both formal and naturalistic water features to enhance garden environments.
Biodiversity Projects
Biodiversity enhancement through habitat creation including wildflower meadows, wetlands, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Our projects combine ecological principles with landscaping to support local flora and fauna. We deliver solutions for private clients and public institutions seeking environmental improvements.
Pond Maintenance
Comprehensive pond maintenance services covering cleaning, filtration systems, and aquatic plant management. Our technicians are qualified in herbicide application and invasive species control. We provide ongoing care to ensure water features remain functional and visually appealing year-round.
Landscape Construction
Full landscape construction from concept to completion including hard landscaping, planting, and structural elements. Our skilled team handles projects of all scales using quality materials and sustainable practices. Services include paving, timber structures, and integrated garden lighting solutions.
People
Stuart Booth
Director
Water design specialist with Interior and Environmental Design degree. Expert in informal pond construction, streams and cascades. Certified Firestone liner installer and herbicide spraying technician with extensive machinery operation experience.
Struan Reid
Landscape Manager
Head Foreman with extensive Irish large-scale site experience. Specialises in landscaping solutions, materials selection and project execution. Known for problem-solving abilities and operational expertise across diverse project types and scales.
Heath Urquhart
Landscape Architect
SRUC graduate with BSc in Garden and Greenspace Design. Creates planting plans and oversees landscaping projects. Combines professional expertise with community gardening involvement and RHS Chelsea Flower Show display experience.
Nick Easterbrook
Water Technician
Mechanical Engineering graduate specialising in pond systems. Expert in filter and lining installations, OASE technician certified. Skilled in boat work and aquatic environment technical solutions with practical field experience.
Kenny Wright
Stone Mason
Experienced stonemason with natural stone expertise. Creates intricate water features combining technical skill with aesthetic sensibility. Specialises in challenging stone constructions that integrate seamlessly with garden environments.
Questions
What areas do Water Gems cover for landscaping projects?
We operate throughout Scotland with completed projects in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Glasgow, and the Trossachs region.
Can you help with both garden design and construction?
Yes, we offer full design-and-build services or can implement designs from independent garden designers.
Do you specialise in water feature maintenance?
We provide comprehensive pond and water feature maintenance including cleaning, filtration systems, and aquatic plant management.
Are your team qualified for specialist landscaping work?
Our staff hold certifications including Firestone EPDM installation, OASE water systems, and herbicide application qualifications.
Can you create wildlife-friendly gardens?
Yes, we specialise in biodiversity projects creating habitats with ponds, wildflower meadows, and native planting schemes.
