Looking for a Garden Designer in the Scottish Borders Area?
Award-Winning Garden Design
Looking for a professional garden designer in the Scottish Borders? Musa Landscape Architecture creates thoughtful, sustainable, and beautifully tailored outdoor spaces across Central Scotland, including right here in the Scottish Borders.
“Hi, I’m Ryan McMahon, the founder of MUSA Landscape Architecture, and I’ve been designing gardens across Scotland (and beyond) for over 18 years.
Long before our recent recognition at RHS Chelsea and the Melbourne Flower Show, I was already working with clients in places like the Scottish Borders who were looking for thoughtful, sustainable, and low-maintenance garden design.
For me, it’s not just about winning awards, it’s about trust. That’s why I value every client relationship, and why so much of our work comes through word-of-mouth and long-standing local reputation.”
Transform Your Garden In The Scottish Borders
We design gardens that fit your life, whether that means low-maintenance, high-impact, or a peaceful space for wildlife and quiet mornings. Every Musa project is bespoke, and every design reflects the character of the property, the land, and most importantly… you!
Our Garden Design Services In The Scottish Borders
We take into account the Scottish Borders’ soil, light, and microclimate to create gardens that thrive season after season.
Bespoke Garden Design & Planting Plans
Full Landscaping Coordination with Local Contractors
Wildlife-Friendly and Biodiverse Garden Design
Contemporary, Cottage, and Naturalistic Styles
Why Choose Musa for Garden Design in The Scottish Borders?
Musa is led by Ryan McMahon, with a deep understanding of native planting, spatial design, and how outdoor spaces support better living.
- Every garden we design helps bring wildlife back, buzzing with bees, birds and beauty.
- Specialising in low-maintenance, high-impact gardens
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Based in Central Scotland, with regular work in and around the Scottish Borders
- Multi award-winning garden designer (including 2025 RHS Chelsea Gold Medalist)
- A collaborative and transparent design process from start to finish.
“We were delighted with the design that Ryan gave us. He was easy to work with and took time to find out what was important to us. That included managing to work some of our existing plants into the design.”
– Susan and Iain, Edinburgh (a garden design in Edinburgh)
Do you live in the Scottish Borders?
Make the most of your local garden designer
If you’re based anywhere in or near the Scottish Borders, we can help you reimagine your outdoor space.
Local areas we serve.
Musa provides landscape design services across the Scottish Borders, including:
Melrose
Peebles
Kelso
Selkirk
Jedburgh
Hawick
Galashiels
Lauder
Coldstream
Innerleithen
Earlston
St Boswells
“Ryan transformed our tired garden into a wildlife haven that’s beautiful, low-maintenance, and full of year-round interest. His designs exceeded our expectations”
– Margaret Willis
Frequently Asked questions About Our Garden Design Services in the Scottish Borders
How does the process work?
We start with a discovery call, followed by a site visit, then develop design concepts and planting plans tailored to your needs. We also liaise with trusted contractors to deliver the final build.
How much does garden design cost in the Scottish Borders?
Full garden transformation packages, including the concept stage to tender and overseeing site work, start from £4,000 plus VAT.
Planting Design packages start from £550 plus VAT.
Do you also do the landscaping work?
We focus on design, but partner with expert landscaping teams in and around the Scottish Borders to bring your garden to life, without compromise.
Can you design low-maintenance or wildlife-friendly gardens?
Absolutely. Many of our the Scottish Borders clients ask for gardens that are easy to care for but still rich in seasonal interest and biodiversity, it’s one of our specialities.
Let’s Create a Garden You’ll Love
Your garden should be more than just a patch of green. It should be a space that supports your lifestyle, reflects your tastes, and makes you want to step outside every day.
Drop a few details in this form and I’ll get in touch to learn more about your space and what you’d love it to become.
“Ryan did a fantastic job in landscaping my front and back garden. I am thrilled with the results one year in and still get surprises with the planting that he did. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
– Pam M