Landscape management

We have the equipment and experience to handle small and large habitat and landscaping projects.

Trees and hedges

We specialise in tree planting and management both as woodland and as hedgerows.

Ecology and habitat

Our skills include wetland creation, pond management, meadow planting, coppicing and much more.

Fencing

We install and maintain fences of all types, with particular skills in natural timber work.

Garden landscaping

Working in domestic and urban gardens of all sizes, we work with you to create a space you will love.

Project management

Ask about our professional support and advice to help you design and manage your outdoor project.

About Landscape Therapy

Thirty years of professional expertise in countryside management

Established in 1995 by Tony Ridd, Landscape Therapy provides professional landscape and countryside services across the Isle of Wight and the surrounding regions.

With three decades of experience, the firm specialises in the management and creation of woodlands, trees, hedgerows, and ponds. They work wherever their skills are needed, including private gardens, fields, industrial estates, commercial premises, country parks and many more. Core operations include large-scale tree and woodland planting, hedge planting, garden landscaping, fencing, and comprehensive woodland management. Landscape Therapy also offers expert pond creation and management, alongside targeted non-native weed control to maintain local biodiversity. Supporting these services is a dedicated tree and shrub nursery, which stocks a variety of fruit trees, evergreen hedges, and bare-rooted hedge plants.

From specialist landscaping projects to long-term ecological maintenance, Landscape Therapy applies practical expertise to the preservation and enhancement of the Island’s natural environment in agricultural, domestic and commercial locations.

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Some of our projects

Poppies at Pan Mill Meadows

Pan Mill Meadows

We were contracted by charity Natural Enterprise to restore wet woodland for public access in a challenging urban location.

A laid hedge

Hedgelaying Competition

Landscape Therapy has been supporting and managing the Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition since 1999.

Men working on a new gate

A new gateway - plus!

Our client asked us to fell the timber from their woodland, mill it in our sawmill, make the new gateway, and install it!

An amphibious excavator

Our expert partners

We have the experience to find the solutions you need. We work with trusted specialists for some quite unusual tasks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about our countryside and landscape services on the Isle of Wight.

  • What areas of the Isle of Wight do you cover?

    Based in Freshwater, Landscape Therapy provides countryside and landscape management services across the entire Isle of Wight, including West Wight, Newport, and all surrounding rural areas. We also have mainland clients in Hampshire and Dorset.

  • What types of fencing and gates do you install?

    We are skilled in a variety of styles, including stock fencing, closeboard fencing, traditional post and rail, and bespoke gate installations tailored to residential, commercial and agricultural needs. We have installed many miles of agricultural fencing throughout the Island - you've probably seen some of our work!

  • Do you manage larger projects like woodland and pond restoration?

    Yes, as countryside specialists, we offer comprehensive woodland management and pond maintenance services designed to improve local biodiversity and landscape health.

  • Can you help with traditional hedgerow restoration?

    Absolutely. We are experts in hedge planting and traditional hedgelaying, helping to preserve the Island's natural boundaries and supporting local heritage crafts.

  • Do you supply the trees and shrubs for your planting projects?

    We operate our own local Tree and Shrub Nursery, and also can source trees from selected providers elsewhere. We supply a wide range of quality stock including fruit trees and evergreen hedges for all our island-wide planting services.

  • Do you work in domestic gardens and towns?

    Yes, we work in gardens of all sizes, including small urban areas as well as larger sites. We also work in commercial premises undertaking landscape gardening projects and ongoing management.

  • Can you advise me on weed control?

    We are insured and experienced contractors used to dealing with pest species such as Japanese Knotweed and Rhododendron, and water-borne invasive species such as Crassula, Parrot Feather and Himalayan Balsam.