Meet the Team, Cheshire landscaping gardening

Meet the Team

The Evergreen family

Our award-winning landscapers and gardeners are all master craftsmen with many years’ experience, ensuring a superior finish to your project. We have specialists in horticulture, joinery, arboriculture and landscape architecture within our team, and close working relationships with a small pool of hand-picked sub-contractors and suppliers for our more customised requests. Training is important to us, so we regularly ensure our professionals are kept up-to-date with the latest trends and products.

ALASTER – Director

Alaster founded Evergreen back in 1999, after returning from Gstaad in Switzerland, where he helped to build and develop an 18-hole golf course.

Over the years’ Alaster has worked in all aspects of the company from working on the tools on the landscaping and then the maintenance sides of the company, to quoting for work and most recently managing the company as it has grown to the reputable company he has today.

He has always had a passion for the outdoors, and outside work, Alaster is a keen sportsman – from cycling and running to outdoor swimming and clay pigeon shooting. All of this now has to fit around his young family, so he is often spotted around the local area with one of his little ones in their running pram or at the local Football Club or Dojo.

MEL – Marketing

Mel (Alaster’s wife) has been part of Evergreen for more than 15 years, but since returning to work after her second child, Ed (little brother to Annie), was born in 2018, she has taken up a role within the Evergreen office. Mel works part-time hours to fit alongside family life, and you will normally speak to her when you call our office or email us through our website.

When she isn’t busy with work and children, Mel loves going to yoga to relax or, even more so, day-tripping to the spa. Otherwise, you’ll normally find the McAnaw’s out as a family in the countryside – getting the children/dog tired (*cough*), enjoying some fresh air, and finishing off at the pub for a glass of something cold and a bowl of chips!

BRAD – Landscape Architect

Brad has been a valued member of the Evergreen team for nearly five years, bringing a wealth of experience and a great attitude to everything he does. His talent hasn’t gone unnoticed—he’s won multiple RHS Tatton awards, including a Silver Gilt and the People’s Choice Award in 2024. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate his expertise and friendly nature, and he’s always willing to pitch in wherever needed.

Outside of work, Brad is gearing up for an exciting year as he prepares to marry his childhood sweetheart. When he’s not in the office, you’ll most likely find him on a North Wales beach, making memories with his young family.

NICOLE – Landscape Architect

Nicole is a key member of our design family and we simply can’t imagine Evergreen life without her – we just love having her in the office, not least for her brew making!

Not only is Nicole a great person to have in the office, she is super knowledgeable and qualified to boot, here are just a few of her qualifications…

BSc (hons) degree in Landscape Design and Management.
Foundation Science Degree in Garden and Landscape Design.
Higher National Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design.
National Award in Horticulture.
National Certificate in Horticulture.

When Nicole isn’t designing, or playing mummy/dog mummy, she will be found adventuring with her (growing!) family – she will most certainly be planning her next holiday or weekend away!

STUART – Landscaping Team Leader

Stuart is one of our longest-serving team members. His specialties include natural stone work and water features, as well as joinery. Stuart previously worked for a bespoke kitchen company, and his transferable skills have been put to good use with our fantastic outdoor rooms and kitchens.

When not working, Stuart and his partner Suzanne have three lovely children and a Border Collie, who all keep him busy. When he does get a rare minute to himself, he can be found carp fishing on Dovemere.

Stuart was a key member of the team involved in the construction of the Gold Award-winning garden we built at the 2017 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, which was designed by Jake Curley in the Young Designer category.

CHRIS H- Landscaping Team Leader

Chris heads up one of Evergreen’s landscaping teams, he has masses of experience in all aspects of garden landscaping. When Chris isn’t in work, (which isn’t very often!) He will be looking after his little lad or out fishing.

Paul – Landscaper

Paul has been with Evergreen for almost a year, but his background in landscaping goes back far longer than this. He has worked in groundwork’s and landscaping for many years, and has always been on our radar but it wasn’t until last year that our paths collided and Paul joined our team. Paul is an asset to the company and brings a great knowledge and passion to the team.

When he isn’t building beautiful gardens he will be at home with his young family.

MIKE S – Landscaper

Mike re-joined the team in 2021, having been a qualified chef for many years. After the birth of his little boy, he decided that a change of career and working hours was in order, and we’re so pleased that he made that decision.

GARY – Landscaping Team Leader

Gary is a real dab-hand when it comes to bespoke brickwork and paving. He loves transforming tired gardens into fantastic outdoor spaces, and his responsibilities include ensuring all sites are organised, planning projects and maintaining high quality workmanship and good team morale.

JAMES F – Landscaper

Following a brief stint in the gardening side of the business, James moved over to landscaping, which is where he sees himself long-term. A respected member of the team, he is a qualified bricklayer, with a pro-active, happy personality that brightens up everyone’s mornings.

When he’s not creating beautiful outdoor spaces, James likes to skateboard, rollerskate and practise MMA.

Mike E – Landscaper

PAUL – Garden Maintenance Manager

Paul joined us in Summer 2023, to take on the challenge of nurturing and growing the Garden Maintenance side of the company, having known Paul for many years, we were very excited for him to join our team, he has already made a huge impact, and our team are going from strength to strength.
Talking of challenges, this is something Paul likes at home as well as work, having just had a little baby daughter, 20 years after having his first two children, with his long term partner, Anna. Exciting times at home and at work- we look forward seeing Paul grow within the company.

ANDY – Gardener

Andy has been with the company for almost 18 months, he is our friendly gardener, with customers regularly requesting him to attend their properties. It isn’t just our clients that love Andy, our team do too – he’s a real team player, and always willing to go the extra mile. Andy has recently married his partner and is enjoying being in wedded bliss…

JOSH- Gardener

Josh joined us in June ’23, following a stint in hotel maintenance, he is a very popular member of the garden maintenance team, with his friendly personality, and his infectious smile, we know why he is so popular amongst our clients too.

Josh is a real family man and when he isn’t at work he will be holidaying with his family – this years big trip was Mexico!

JACK – Gardener

Jack has been with the company for over 15 years (we’ll ignore the little ‘holiday’ he took for a few years!!) Jack is a firm favourite with our customers, always going the extra mile to ensure our clients gardens are in tip-top shape! Jack is a big Liverpool supporter, so in his spare time will be catching up with his team, or he will be out with his two boys enjoying the Cheshire countryside.

Liam – Gardener

Liam joined our team in 2024, he has already made himself a key player in our team.

When he isn’t in work, he will be most likely spending quality time with his brand new baby boy born in 2025.

Dean- Gardener

Dean is a fantastic gardener, and an all-round great person. He’s honest, reliable and hardworking, three qualities that we always look for, but not so often find. Dean has been part of our team for almost a year.

Simon – Gardener

Simon gets on with everyone and is always having a good laugh with the team. Although he hasn’t been at the company for long, he really has made a big impression as a ‘keeper’ within the team.

EVIE – Gardener

Evie is a much valued and knowledgeable member of our gardening team, she is currently on maternity leave with her 2nd baby.

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