For garden designers, creating a truly exceptional outdoor space is rarely a solo endeavour. It is a collaborative process, where craftsmanship, materials, and vision come together seamlessly. That is why partnerships matter so much in the landscape industry.
The Garden Trellis Company is proud to announce its new role as an Affiliate Business Partner of the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD). This milestone reflects a long-standing commitment to supporting professional garden designers and elevating the quality of outdoor spaces across the UK. You can view the official listing here.
A natural partnership built on shared values
Collaboration has always been at the heart of successful garden design. The SGLD recognises this, bringing together designers, makers, suppliers, and specialists who all contribute to a finished landscape.
As the SGLD puts it, their Affiliate Business Partner scheme celebrates the wider network behind every garden, from contractors and engineers to specialist manufacturers and craftspeople. This approach aligns perfectly with The Garden Trellis Company’s ethos.
For over 30 years, The Garden Trellis Company has worked closely with garden designers, helping translate creative concepts into beautifully crafted timber structures. This new partnership simply strengthens that connection.
Supporting garden designers at every stage
Whether working on a compact urban courtyard or a large country garden, designers need reliable, high-quality solutions they can specify with confidence.
The Garden Trellis Company supports designers throughout the process by offering:
- Expert guidance on materials, proportions, and finishes
- A wide range of ready-made and made-to-measure options
- Consistent craftsmanship using premium timber
- Flexibility to adapt designs to suit specific projects
From early concept discussions to final specification, the focus is always on making the design process smoother and more collaborative.
This reflects a broader industry shift towards integrated design thinking, where structure plays as important a role as planting in shaping outdoor spaces .
The value of bespoke garden joinery
At the centre of this partnership is a shared appreciation for bespoke design.
Every garden is different, and off-the-shelf solutions do not always achieve the desired result. That is where bespoke garden joinery comes into its own.
The Garden Trellis Company’s bespoke service allows designers to:
- Tailor dimensions precisely to the space
- Match existing architectural features
- Create cohesive schemes across fencing, trellis and gates
- Achieve a distinctive, high-end finish
This level of customisation ensures that structural elements feel fully integrated, rather than added as an afterthought. As explored in our guide to bespoke joinery, it is this attention to detail that transforms gardens into truly personal spaces .
Making specification simpler for SGLD members
One of the key aims of becoming an Affiliate Business Partner is to make it easier for SGLD members to specify products with confidence.
Designers can explore a wide range of options, including:
- Trellis panels for structure and planting support
- Slatted fence panels for contemporary screening
- Prestige gates for refined entrances
- Wooden planters for zoning and planting design
Each element can be specified individually or combined to create a cohesive, layered scheme. When designed together, these features help define space, guide movement, and enhance the overall atmosphere of a garden.
Importantly, SGLD members can also apply for a trade discount via the online shop, offering both convenience and value when sourcing high-quality joinery.
Bringing designers closer to craftsmanship
Another exciting aspect of this partnership is the opportunity for deeper engagement.
The Garden Trellis Company plans to organise regional events, inviting SGLD members to visit the workshop and showroom. These visits offer valuable insight into:
- The craftsmanship behind each piece
- The materials and finishes available
- The possibilities of bespoke timber design
- Best practices for incorporating wood into garden schemes
Seeing the process first-hand allows designers to specify with greater confidence and creativity, particularly when working with natural materials like timber.
Designing with timber for modern outdoor spaces
Timber remains one of the most versatile and enduring materials in garden design. Its warmth, adaptability, and sustainability make it suitable for both traditional and contemporary schemes.
Whether used for screening, structure, or decorative detail, timber joinery helps:
- Soften hard landscaping
- Introduce vertical interest
- Create privacy without heaviness
- Bring cohesion across the garden
As explored in our wider design content, the right structural elements can shape not just how a garden looks, but how it feels to use and inhabit.
Looking ahead
Becoming an Affiliate Business Partner of the SGLD marks an exciting new chapter for The Garden Trellis Company.
It builds on decades of collaboration with designers while opening the door to new opportunities for learning, sharing expertise, and supporting the next generation of garden professionals.
For designers, it means easier access to high-quality, bespoke timber joinery and a trusted partner who understands the demands of modern garden design.
Explore the possibilities
If you are a garden designer looking to elevate your projects with beautifully crafted timber structures, explore our range of trellis panels, slatted fencing, prestige gates, and bespoke garden joinery.
Or get in touch with our team to discuss how we can support your next design.
