Great Grounds
Gardeners
Great Grounds
Unit 12, Stockport
# Great Grounds: Landscape Specialists for Schools and Commercial Spaces
Great Grounds is a specialist landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor based in Stockport (with an additional Manchester base) that transforms outdoor spaces into functional, educational environments. The company primarily serves primary schools across the North West and Staffordshire, alongside commercial and public sector clients.
What sets Great Grounds apart is their genuine commitment to innovation beyond traditional landscaping. Rather than simply creating attractive grounds, they develop spaces that serve educational purposes. Their proprietary Project Link system exemplifies this approach, providing teachers with curriculum-linked learning resources and information that transforms outdoor areas into teaching tools. This integration allows schools to deliver sustainability and careers education whilst enhancing their physical environment.
The team brings nearly two decades of experience working within school settings. Director Tony Millar and his staff are all enhanced DBS checked and trained to the highest safeguarding standards, understanding the critical balance between providing challenge and managing risk in educational environments. This expertise means they can deliver projects tailored to individual school requirements whilst maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
Great Grounds has partnered with both Manchester Metropolitan University and Keele University to develop their school packages and measure their impact on teaching and learning outcomes—evidence-based approach rather than assumption-led design.
Their services span hard landscaping, soft landscaping, grounds maintenance (including seasonal gritting), and specialist educational technology development, making them a comprehensive solution for schools seeking to maximise their outdoor spaces.
Great Grounds is a specialist landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor based in Stockport (with an additional Manchester base) that transforms outdoor spaces into functional, educational environments. The company primarily serves primary schools across the North West and Staffordshire, alongside commercial and public sector clients.
What sets Great Grounds apart is their genuine commitment to innovation beyond traditional landscaping. Rather than simply creating attractive grounds, they develop spaces that serve educational purposes. Their proprietary Project Link system exemplifies this approach, providing teachers with curriculum-linked learning resources and information that transforms outdoor areas into teaching tools. This integration allows schools to deliver sustainability and careers education whilst enhancing their physical environment.
The team brings nearly two decades of experience working within school settings. Director Tony Millar and his staff are all enhanced DBS checked and trained to the highest safeguarding standards, understanding the critical balance between providing challenge and managing risk in educational environments. This expertise means they can deliver projects tailored to individual school requirements whilst maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
Great Grounds has partnered with both Manchester Metropolitan University and Keele University to develop their school packages and measure their impact on teaching and learning outcomes—evidence-based approach rather than assumption-led design.
Their services span hard landscaping, soft landscaping, grounds maintenance (including seasonal gritting), and specialist educational technology development, making them a comprehensive solution for schools seeking to maximise their outdoor spaces.
Services offered
Hard landscaping featuresSoft landscaping and plantingGrounds maintenance and upkeepSeasonal services including grittingSchool garden design and developmentEducational outdoor learning spacesProject Link curriculum integration systemSpecialist technology solutions for schools