About us
Our experienced team always go the extra mile to make sure the project is delivered on time, minimise disruption and ensure the client is delighted with the finished work.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Alan Stainton and his team have operated in the Ripon area since 1992, with vast amounts of experience in maintaining and improving your garden.
We love what we do and it shows. With more than 28 years of experience in landscape gardening, we know our industry like the back of our hands. There’s no challenge too big or too small and we dedicate our utmost energy to every project we take on.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Every customer is unique. That’s why we customise every one of our projects to fit your needs exactly. Whether it’s a small garden pond or a large commercial landscaping project, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requests and prepare a customised design and plan.
Alan Stainton - Owner
Landscape Gardening has been a passion for Alan since University when he used to come home at weekends to cut lawns to fund his education and socialising! Since then Alan has worked full time in Landscape Gardening. As well as working hands on, he manages the projects that his team are constructing whilst also liaising with customers on future projects.
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Outside of work Alan likes to watch and play golf as well as occasionally go fishing. His sons Freddie and Daniel keep him on his toes!
- Studied Royal Horticulture Society General Certificate.
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
- First Aid trained (level 2 Emergency first aid at work)
- Advanced DPS checks
- Asbestos Awareness Trained
- Abrasive Wheel Trained
- Cat and Genny Trained
- CSCS card holder
Dean Tempest – Brick laying, Paving, Fencing and Driveways
Dean started part time while studying for his brick laying course and over 13 years later he is still here playing a major role in the Stainton Landscapes team.
Dean loves anything fast moving – a big formula 1 fan as well as watching rallying live.
- Intermediate Construction award(level 2) in Trowel Occupations – Bricklaying
- First Aid trained (level 2 Emergency first aid at work)
- Advanced DPS checks
- Asbestos Awareness Trained
- Abrasive Wheel Trained
- Cat and Genny Trained
- CSCS card holder
Sam Grandison – Paving, Fencing and Soft Landscaping
Sam joined the business as a labourer over 7 years ago and this fuelled his passion for landscaping. He has since completed his advanced apprenticeship, as well as other courses and will shortly be attending a week long course with the dry stone walling association.
In his spare time Sam is often found running or walking up a mountain and last year completed 73 mile and 40 mile mountain races.
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship (level 3) in Horticulture in the environmental and land-based sectors
- Diploma in Professional Garden Design
- First Aid trained (level 2 Emergency first aid at work)
- Advanced DPS checks
- Asbestos Awareness Trained
- Abrasive Wheel Trained
- Cat and Genny Trained
- CSCS card holder
Ben Kettlewell – Hard Landscaping
Ben joined the team a few years ago and has worked on both the maintenance and hard landscaping team.
On a weekend Ben likes to play cricket and golf. He currently captains Wath in the Nidderdale Division One as well as play representative cricket for the Nidderdale league.
- First Aid trained (level 2 Emergency first aid at work)
- Advanced DPS checks
- Asbestos Awareness Trained
- Abrasive Wheel Trained
- Cat and Genny Trained
- CSCS card holder
Duncan Smith – Maintenance
Duncan worked in Banking before moving to Yorkshire and volunteering with the National Trust at Fountains Abbey. Working outdoors and gardening there lead him to joining The Stainton Landscapes garden maintenance team.
Duncan has a passion for Motor bikes both riding and watching and regularly attends the Isle of Man TT. He is a member of CAMRA and enjoys a pint of real Ale.
- DBS Checked
- First Aid trained(level 2 Emergency first aid at work)
John Gains – Maintenance
John was one of Stainton Landscapes first employees, helping Alan out on weekends over 25 years ago!
After running his own business he has recently re-joined the team.
As well as previously playing cricket (now a regular golfer) John had a number of years as Groundsman at Ripon cricket club.
Tim Blunden – Maintenance
Tim has recently joined Stainton Landscapes to work on the maintenance side. He has previously studied Horticulture at Askem Bryan as well as working in a similar role for another garden maintenance company. Outside of work Tim is a keen gardener who has recently been extending his pond for his collection of Kio carp. He is an excellent shot and often competes in national clay pigeon competitions.
Harry Smith – Maintenance (Apprentice)
Harry is studying for his apprenticeship in horticulture with Stainton Landscapes having previously completed a one year course in Horticulture at Askem Bryan.
During the summer Harry is a cricketer at Studley Royal, menacing the opposing batmen with his pace bowling!
Julie Brett – Book keeper & Office Administrator
Julie works behind the scenes as bookkeeper and office administrator. Outside of work she likes to spend time with her husband and two children. When she can fit it in she loves a day out at Ripon races. To keep fit she is a keen runner and like to take part in local 10km fun runs when she can
