Our garden design service is a great way to start your journey to create your dream garden. We will visit your home to find out what you like and don’t like about your existing garden, discuss what you use your garden for, who will be using it, what styles you love & if you have any specific requirements.
Our garden renovation service is ideal for transforming tired or outdated outdoor spaces into practical, beautiful gardens. We work with you to improve layout, materials and planting so your new garden looks better, works harder and feels right for your home.
Our resin bound driveway service is a smart way to upgrade the front of your home with a surface that looks clean, modern and built to last. We help you choose the right colour, shape and finish so your new driveway improves kerb appeal and everyday practicality.
Managing the Red Clays of West Leicestershire “Ratby sits on a unique geological boundary where the Charnwood Forest meets the Leicestershire plains. This creates specific conditions that we address in every design:
The Gunthorpe Member (Mercia Mudstone): The soil in Ratby is primarily composed of the Gunthorpe Member, a reddish-brown silty clay. While nutrient-rich, this soil is notorious for poor drainage, becoming heavy and ‘cloggy’ in winter. We prioritise high-spec sub-base preparation and often use raised timber planting beds to give plants the drainage they need to thrive in this clay-heavy environment.
Sociable Village Living: Many properties in Ratby—especially the newer developments—feature gardens designed for entertaining. We specialise in creating ‘sociable zones,’ integrating timber pergolas, hot tub areas, and decorative lath screening to provide privacy from neighbours while creating a fun, modern space for family and friends.
Sheltered Charnwood Fringe: Being slightly lower in elevation than the Charnwood peaks, Ratby is more sheltered from harsh winds. This allows for a wider variety of ‘sociable’ planting—using lush greenery and decorative block edgings to create a soft, inviting atmosphere that feels like an extension of the home’s interior.”
We are proud to serve the village of Ratby and the surrounding West Leicestershire communities. Our local service radius includes Groby, Kirby Muxloe, Glenfield, and Desford. Based just a short drive away in Charnwood, we provide Ratby homeowners with a full design-to-build service, including all LE6 postcodes, with no additional travel or call-out fees.
Answers from your local Loughborough & Leicestershire specialists
No, we also offer 2d garden designs as standard. This provides a clear idea of what the garden will look like. However, for larger or more ambitious projects where you require a professional designer, we collaborate with Frances Hunt, who will develop the plans with you to match exactly what you want. We then work with Frances to bring your idea to life.
No, we’re a full-service garden company. Garden Innovations offers professional garden design, complete landscaping and installation services across Charnwood and Leicestershire.
Yes, we frequently work in Loughborough and the surrounding Charnwood borough. It’s one of our core areas alongside Quorn, Barrow upon Soar, Sileby, Mountsorrel, Rothley and Birstall. Not sure if we cover where you are? Please get in touch.
We’re a Leicester-based company predominantly serving north Leicester and the Charnwood area (postcodes LE11, LE12, LE7 and surrounding villages). We also cover parts of South Nottinghamshire and, depending on project size, further afield in Leicestershire.
Yes, we provide completely free, no-obligation on-site quotations. When you first enquire, we’ll send you a quick questionnaire asking about your budget, whether you already have a design, and what you’d like to achieve. This helps us prepare properly and give you an accurate fixed-price quote with no surprises. Ready to provide more details? Open our ‘Further information’ form here.
1. Initial Consultation & Questionnaire
2. Detailed Garden Design with 2D visual plans
3. Fixed-price quotation (no hidden costs)
4. Professional Installation
Would you be ready to get started? Contact us.
We specialise in landscaping, design, and installation. We can connect you with our recommended contractors for aftercare.
Absolutely. Once the design is agreed upon, you will receive a full set-price quote, ensuring there are no surprise costs during installation.
If you wish to add to the design or require additional work during the project, we will provide a separate quote for this. No problem.
We usually arrange site visits within 3–7 days (Monday–Saturday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm), subject to availability. Get started today by filling out our form.
Yes – from courtyard makeovers in Loughborough town centre to extensive rural gardens in the Charnwood countryside, we love projects of all sizes.
Yes, Garden Innovations Ltd is fully insured and all our team are experienced, professional landscapers delivering 5-star service every time.
You’ll receive a short questionnaire by email (takes 2–3 minutes) to help us understand your vision and budget. We then book a convenient date to visit your garden in Charnwood or north Leicester and discuss everything in person – completely free.
Yes, we’re happy to install designs created by you or another designer. Just let us know during the questionnaire stage, and we’ll quote for the build only.
