Green Scheme Ltd, based in Yelverton, specialises in low maintenance, durable products including artificial lawns...
No need to mow...
This customer wanted to remove lawn mowing chores at his 18th century cottage so we installed an artificial lawn whilst keeping the luscious flower beds to retain the charm of his beautiful country cottage garden.
How did Green Scheme Ltd start out in the industry?
Green Scheme has been supplying low maintenance, durable products for the outdoors since 2009, primarily for schools, councils and leisure parks. Gardens are glorious, however we often heard people say ‘I love my lawn, but not the work!’ For many people, life was too busy to fit in the hours necessary to keep their garden looking great and for others, whilst passionate about gardening, they were finding that operating the lawn mower was getting too much as they got older. We had always used commercial grade artificial grass for sports pitches so we started offering a range of landscaping grasses specially designed for domestic gardens.
Simon White
Site Manager Simon White is still keen to take a hands on approach and often works alongside the installation team.
Where are you based?
We are based in Yelverton, just north of Plymouth and we supply and install low maintenance gardens in both Devon and Cornwall. Our commercial projects take the team across the whole of the south coast to London and as far north as Manchester.
Do you specialise in any particular type of project?
As gardens burst into life this spring we specialise in creating a low maintenance outdoor space which can be enjoyed all year round. Our two most popular products are artificial grass which maintains the natural beauty of a lawn but banishes the mowing headaches, plus anti-slip composite decking, which complements the artificial grass to create the ideal social space. Artificial grass is both pet and child-friendly. Our premium decking range is really popular as it looks exactly like wood but does not have the maintenance draw backs and will outlast wood by many years.
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Before...
Before and after - this garden had no lawn left after it had been decimated by leather jackets, so a curved artificial lawn and sweeping pathway was installed to complement the existing mature planting scheme.
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After...
Before and after - this garden had no lawn left after it had been decimated by leather jackets, so a curved artificial lawn and sweeping pathway was installed to complement the existing mature planting scheme.
Do you always work at people’s homes or do you get commissions for businesses, schools etc?
Just as householders have been spending as much time as possible in their outdoor spaces during the pandemic, schools and councils have also developed their outdoor spaces. Artificial grass provides an excellent all weather surface for schools and our composite decking and our eco-friendly picnic tables made from recycled plastics have been used in local schools to provide a sleek modern outdoor dining area for pupils. As well as banishing mud from classrooms, busy schools are pleased to get rid of the maintenance headaches associated with traditional wooden furniture.
How would you sum up your company?
Whilst it sounds like a cliché, as a small, local, independent business, our real strength lies in providing a high quality, personal service from the first phone call, design and installation stages, right through to our after care and maintenance service. The majority of our business comes from personal referrals – as we enjoy close-knit communities here in the west country, we find that satisfied customers are fantastic advocates of our services, recommending us to family, friends and colleagues.
For artificial grass supply and installation in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall call Green Scheme on 01822 855427. You can also visit their website at https://www.greenschemegrass.com/