Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance in Manchester
Established in 1983, Great Grounds has built a reputation as a leader in commercial landscape and grounds maintenance, specialising in school environments. Our expertise spans hard and soft landscaping, seasonal services like gritting, and innovative educational support programs such as Project Link, which connects outdoor spaces to classroom learning. With bases in Manchester and Staffordshire, our DBS-checked team delivers tailored solutions for schools and businesses, prioritising safety, sustainability, and cost-effective enhancements.Backed by partnerships with Manchester Metropolitan and Keele Universities, we combine practical landscaping with research-driven insights to maximise the educational potential of outdoor spaces. Our 40-year legacy reflects a commitment to quality, innovation, and client-centric service, ensuring every project enhances usability, safety, and environmental engagement.
Services
Landscaping
Grounds Maintenance
Educational Support
Weed Treatment
Gritting
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialist experience in school and commercial landscaping.
- Our DBS-checked team ensures the highest safety and safeguarding standards.
- We develop innovative educational programs linking outdoor spaces to curriculum learning.
- We partner with universities to benchmark the impact of our school ground projects.
- We provide low-cost, sustainable solutions tailored to school budgets.
What people say
Encourage engagement
In-depth understanding
Innovative ideas
Reliable service
Safety-focused
Services
Landscaping
We create bespoke landscapes for schools and businesses, blending natural and man-made materials to enhance usability and aesthetics. Our designs support educational, recreational, and commercial needs while prioritising sustainability. Projects integrate seamlessly with curriculum goals and environmental standards.
Grounds Maintenance
Our maintenance services ensure safe, functional outdoor spaces through regular upkeep, seasonal treatments like gritting, and risk assessments. Tailored plans maximise existing features and align with school or business requirements. DBS-checked staff deliver consistent, high-quality care.
Educational Support
Project Link connects outdoor environments to classroom learning, offering teachers resources and activities aligned with sustainability and careers education. We facilitate hands-on experiences that engage students, particularly those disengaged from traditional methods. Partnerships with universities validate our approach.
Weed Treatment
Specialist treatments target invasive plants like Japanese Knotweed, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Our methods protect ecosystems while maintaining safe, accessible grounds. Services are delivered by trained teams with expertise in challenging environments.
Gritting
Seasonal gritting services maintain safe pathways and grounds during winter. We use road rocksalt and snow-clearing techniques to prevent accidents while adhering to environmental best practices. Services are part of customisable maintenance packages for schools and businesses.
People
Tony Millar
Director
With nearly 20 years in school landscaping, Tony Millar leads Great Grounds' educational initiatives. He developed Project Link to bridge outdoor spaces and curriculum learning, advocating for sustainable, engaging environments. His team ensures high standards of safety and innovation.
Questions
What services do you offer for schools?
We provide landscaping, grounds maintenance, and educational programs like Project Link, which connects outdoor spaces to curriculum learning. Services include weed treatment, gritting, and low-cost enhancements.
How do you support teachers?
Project Link offers resources and activities to integrate outdoor environments into lessons, focusing on sustainability and careers education. We provide on-site consultations and tailored workshops.
Are your staff DBS checked?
Yes, all our team members are enhanced DBS checked and trained in safeguarding to ensure safe, professional service delivery in school settings.
Do you offer seasonal services?
Yes, we provide winter gritting and snow clearing, alongside year-round maintenance plans tailored to school and business needs.
How can schools access funding?
We offer a £1000 enhancement budget for schools signing maintenance contracts. We also suggest low-cost ideas leveraging community partnerships and existing resources.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Manchester, Staffordshire, and surrounding regions, serving schools and commercial clients with local expertise.
