Partnership
York Garden Design is run in partnership by Gavan Rostron and Richard I’Anson. Between them they have over 40 years experience in the landscape design and construction industry. Combined with impressive horticultural qualifications this enables York Garden Design to provide a comprehensive and professional garden design and landscape service.
Gavan Rostron
A fully qualified horticulturalist and garden designer, Gavan started his studies at York's Askham Bryan College where he completed an
HND in Horticulture and a BSc in Land Management. He then went on to study for
a Masters in Landscape Architecture at Greenwich College whilst working for
Guildford Borough Council as their Landscape and Countryside Officer.
On returning to the North in the mid nineties, he worked for a private company
as Project Manager, implementing environmental improvement schemes. However he
never lost his passion for design, and gradually went about setting up what is
now the thriving and successful company York Garden Design.
Richard I'Anson
Richard also studied at York’s Askham Bryan College, where he completed a National Diploma In Horticulture and Landscape Construction.
On completing his diploma, Richard worked at several specialist tree and shrub nurseries, from their he went on to work as a project manager in the landscape construction industry for nearly 10 years.
Richard's work experience has spanned most aspect of landscape construction and has included gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show and Glee.
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