A team you can trust
Hiring a trustworthy landscaping firm ensures your project is handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. We aim to provide you with high-quality results, clear communication, and ongoing support. Scroll down to meet the team dedicated to transforming your garden into something extraordinary.
Our mission
Our mission is to craft unique, high-quality landscapes that inspire people to love and enjoy their gardens.
Liam Pickering
As Projects Manager, Liam ensures every aspect of your project runs seamlessly, guiding each step to bring your garden to its full potential.
Liam and Neal, the founders of First Light Landscaping Ltd, started the company in 2007. Having worked together since school, they’ve built a successful, innovative landscaping business.
Neal Baker
As Head Designer, Neal delivers exceptional service from the initial consultation to project completion. With extensive industry knowledge and a keen eye for detail, Neal creates garden designs that exceed expectations.
Liam and Neal, the founders of First Light Landscaping Ltd, started the company in 2007. Having worked together since school, they’ve built a successful, innovative landscaping business.
Sammie Strickland
Sammie, Lead Landscape Designer at First Light Landscaping, brings a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Landscape Architecture and over five years of professional experience. Shifting from large-scale projects to detailed garden design, Sammie guides clients from the initial meeting to delivering bespoke, thoughtfully crafted designs. Passionate about creating visually stunning spaces tailored to each client’s lifestyle, Sammie specialises in both expansive landscapes and intimate gardens.
Poppy Pilliterri
Poppy studied as an interior designer, however later applied her skills to garden design and landscaping industry.
Jemima Humphreys
Jemima is an integral part of our office team, always ready to assist with any queries. She is dedicated to providing top-class service, starting from your very first phone call.
Louis Senior
Since joining First Light in 2013 as a general labourer, Louis has become a skilled all-rounder, excelling in every task with precision and attention to detail. Now an Operations Manager in the Leeds branch, Louis is a highly valued team member with a bright future ahead.
Dave Horner
Dave is a trained joiner, and worked for several years solely in joinery during his apprenticeship, he then brought his woodworking skills into the world of landscaping when he joined First Light Landscaping in 2012.
Jake Ryan
Jake ran his own landscaping company for many years, but joined our team in 2024 to work as a site manager.
Kieran Palliser
Kieran joined our team in 2024.
Declan Cartwright
Declan has been part of the team since 2013, when he started out as a labourer. He now works in the office caring for office organisation and specialising in graphic design, social media content, and business development.
Mariusz Iwanicki
Despite being the most senior member of the team, there is nothing that Mariusz cant do. Having worked in most trades at some point in his life, Mariusz is able to put his hand to anything. With a passion for perfection, it is a pleasure having someone on the team with such attention to detail.
Ian Parker
After several years working in the landscaping industry, Ian (or Fez) joined our team in 2021.
Jordan Braithwaite
Jordan joined our team in Autumn 2020 and is working as a labourer.
Rich Harrison
Rich has a background in general construction and roofing and joined our team in 2020.
James Parker
James joined our team in 2024
Ross Whelan
Ross joined our team in 2024.
Stuart Wilkins
Stuart has been in the landscaping industry for several years, managing his own landscaping firm. He is now working as a site manager as part of our team based in Huddersfield.
Mark Wilkins
Mark is part of our team based in Huddersfield.
