Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Garden & Landscape Design Services in Alton
Established in 2001 by Aylwin Nissen, Beyond The Borders is a garden and landscape design practice rooted in a fusion of Scandinavian design principles and English horticultural passion. With formal training from the Pickard School of Garden Design and decades of hands-on experience, the practice delivers tailored solutions across Hampshire, Surrey, and Cornwall. Services span full garden design, planting schemes, restoration, and project management, supported by a commitment to client collaboration and technical excellence.The team combines expertise in hard and soft landscaping with a focus on sustainable, low-maintenance gardens that evolve beautifully over time. Client testimonials highlight the practice's integrity, attention to detail, and ability to transform spaces from concept to completion.
Services
Garden Design
Planting Schemes
Landscaping
Project Management
Restoration
Specialist Maintenance
Plant Cataloguing
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in garden design and landscaping.
- Our team provides tailored, client-focused design solutions.
- We manage projects from concept to completion.
- Our designs prioritise sustainability and low-maintenance aesthetics.
- We serve diverse locations including Hampshire, Surrey, and Cornwall.
What people say
Stunning landscape
Low maintenance yet luscious
Man of integrity
Highly recommend
Collaborative journey
Services
Garden Design
Beyond The Borders creates bespoke garden designs tailored to client needs and site characteristics. The process includes site surveys, concept plans, and detailed specifications, ensuring functional and aesthetically cohesive spaces. Clients receive hand-drawn and digital plans with material selections and planting schemes.
Planting Schemes
Custom planting plans focus on seasonal interest, low maintenance, and ecological balance. The practice provides plant selection, sourcing, and installation, accompanied by care guides to ensure long-term garden health and vibrancy.
Project Management
Full project management includes contractor selection, budget oversight, and quality control during construction. The team ensures designs are implemented accurately, from tendering to final landscaping and planting stages.
Restoration & Rejuvenation
Specialist restoration services revive neglected gardens through structural repairs, plant rejuvenation, and historical research. The practice balances heritage preservation with modern usability for both private and historic properties.
Plant Cataloguing
Comprehensive plant surveys record species, locations, and maintenance needs using botanical garden methodologies. This service supports estate management and conservation planning for large or historic gardens.
People
Aylwin Nissen
Garden Designer
Aylwin Nissen founded Beyond The Borders in 2001 after training at the Pickard School of Garden Design. With experience in Denmark, Northumberland, and Cornwall, he specialises in blending Scandinavian design with English horticultural traditions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Hampshire, Surrey, and Cornwall, with previous projects in Alton, Guildford, Farnham, and Winchester.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free initial consultation for full garden designs within 20 miles of Alton, including travel to Farnham and Guildford.
What garden styles do you specialise in?
Our expertise spans contemporary urban gardens, traditional cottage styles, and historic property restorations, combining Scandinavian minimalism with English planting schemes.
Can you manage large-scale projects?
Yes, we handle projects from small courtyards to extensive country estates, offering full design, project management, and aftercare services.
How do you ensure garden longevity?
We create low-maintenance designs with climate-appropriate plants and durable materials, supported by detailed care guides and aftercare visits.
