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.

Accreditations and awards

BALI Registered Contractor

We are a registered contractor with the British Association of Landscape Industries, the UK's leading trade association for the landscape industry. Registration is not something a company can simply pay for. Members are assessed on the quality of their work and the way they run their business before being accepted, and are reassessed periodically to make sure standards are maintained.

Principal Award winner, BALI National Landscape Awards 2022

Our Ridgeway project in Roundhay won the Principal Award at the 2022 BALI National Landscape Awards, the highest award in the scheme.

Three year workmanship guarantee

Our workmanship is guaranteed for three years from completion. The materials we install carry their own manufacturer warranties on top of that, and we will tell you what applies to the specific materials in your garden before work begins.

£2 million public liability insurance

We carry £2 million of public liability insurance on every project, covering you, your property and your neighbours for the duration of the build.

Jacksons Fencing approved installer

We are an approved installer for Jacksons Fencing, so the timber we install from their range carries their 25 year guarantee. Approved installer status matters more than it sounds, because a manufacturer guarantee normally depends on the product being installed correctly. Buying good fencing and having it put in badly can leave you with neither.

Two RHS Silver medals

We have twice been awarded a Silver medal for show gardens we have built at shows judged by the Royal Horticultural Society, including one at BBC Gardeners' World Live. Building to RHS standards, to a fixed deadline and in front of an audience, is about as demanding as landscape construction gets, and it is the same team who build our clients' gardens.

Over 100 five star Google reviews

We have built up more than 100 five star reviews on Google over the past ten years. Accreditations tell you a company has been checked. Reviews tell you what it is actually like having us in your garden for a few weeks, so we would encourage you to read them.

Meet your team

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.

Tom Harrison

Tom started out at First Light as a labourer. He now works in the office caring for office organisation, social media content, and business development.

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.

Jack Spencer

Kieran Palliser

Kieran joined our team in 2024.

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

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