About Fosse & Fen Landscapes

Mini digger with a hydraulic breaker breaking out an old driveway, operator in the cab
Our story

Started in Lincoln in 2009, still here

Owen Marsh set up Fosse & Fen in 2009 after years of working for other landscapers. He had seen good designs let down by rushed groundwork, and jobs passed from one subcontractor to the next. So he started a company that would do the whole job itself.

The name comes from the two landscapes either side of the city. The Fosse Way is the old Roman road that runs dead straight into Lincoln. The fens stretch out to the south and east. We work across both, and the team has grown to fourteen, all employed by us.

2009 Founded
14 On the team
10 years Guarantee
Show garden with an oak pergola framing a patterned block-paved path to a timber-clad cabin, with acers and bay trees
Our show garden

Come and stand on it before you choose

On the edge of Lincoln we have a show garden where you can walk on the paving, sit under an oak pergola and see different stones side by side in daylight. It is open by appointment, so there is always someone there to talk you through it.

Most people visit after the design visit, once they have a rough idea of what they want. Bring photos, measurements or just your questions.

Book a visit
The team

The people who will be in your garden

There are fourteen of us. Here are a few of the people you are likely to meet.

Owen Marsh standing on hardwood decking in front of a dark louvred pergola
Founder

Owen Marsh

“I still visit every job. If our name is on the board outside your house, I want to know the garden is right.”

Owen started Fosse & Fen in 2009. He does many of the design visits himself and checks in on every build until handover.

Craig Holloway cutting and laying buff herringbone pavers beside dry-stone raised beds

Craig Holloway

Site Manager

Runs our build teams day to day and sets out every job before the dig starts.

Jamie Pell laying red bricks to build a curved garden wall

Jamie Pell

Hard Landscaper

Brickwork, walls and paving, with a soft spot for a curved wall.

Tom Rudd planting shrubs and lilies into a new bed beside composite decking

Tom Rudd

Planting Lead

Plans and plants the borders, then shows you how to look after them.

Ryan Fiske standing by a cement mixer on a garden build

Ryan Fiske

Apprentice Landscaper

In his second year with us, learning every part of the job on site.

How we work

What we hold ourselves to

Build it once, properly

We dig deeper and compact longer than the job strictly needs, because fixing it later costs everyone more.

Say what it costs

Fixed, itemised quotes. If something unexpected turns up underground, we stop and agree it with you first.

Leave it tidy

Protected drives, swept paths and a clear route to your door, every evening until we hand over.

Approved Installer

Paving and resin systems

Fully Insured

Public and employer's liability

10-Year Guarantee

On all our workmanship

Free 3D Design

With every quote

FAQs

Questions people ask us

Anything else, call us on 01632 960418 or use the contact form.

Which areas do you cover?

Lincoln and the villages around it, including Nettleham, Heighington, Washingborough, Skellingthorpe, North Hykeham, Woodhall Spa, Tattershall, Coningsby and Sleaford. If you are a little further out, give us a call.

Do you use subcontractors?

No. Our own team does every stage, from the dig-out to the last plant. The people who quote your job are the people who build it.

How does the free design visit work?

We visit at a time that suits you, usually for about an hour. We measure up, look at levels, drainage and access, and talk through what you want. There is no charge and no obligation.

When do I pay?

We take a deposit to book your start date, a stage payment partway through larger builds and the balance when the job is finished and you are happy with it. It is all set out in your quote.

What does the 10-year guarantee cover?

Our workmanship on every installation for ten years: the bases, the laying, the frames and the fixings. Materials also carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we register for you.

Can I visit your show garden?

Yes, by appointment. It is on the edge of Lincoln. Call 01632 960418 or send us a message and we will find a time that suits you.

Tell us about your garden and we will book your free design visit.

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