CONSULTANCY, design & build
Over the last 7 years we have created over 30 bespoke green spaces.
MUD have developed a skilled team of designers, artists, gardeners, horticulturalists, project managers and community growing experts that have brought these projects to life.
We specialise in community focused food growing and our designs are always regenerative, use circular systems, create habitats and use plants that often have multiple uses.
Our
Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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Great gardens start with the people who'll use them. We run hands-on consultation sessions with residents, schools and partners to shape spaces that reflect real local need. From initial ideas to final sign-off, we build designs collaboratively, ensuring every project has genuine buy-in and lasting community ownership from day one.
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For community groups, we can turn your ambition into funded reality. We advise on the right funding routes, write compelling bids, and build budgets. Whether it's a grant application, a corporate partnership, or a capital campaign, we can help projects secure the investment they need to break ground and thrive.
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We design growing spaces that work practically, financially and ecologically. We balance productivity, accessibility and beauty, drawing on our own experience running community gardens & market gardens across Manchester. From concept sketches to full technical drawings, our designs are built to be planted, used, and loved for years to come.
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From raised beds, pergolas and pathways to polytunnels and planting schemes, we deliver landscaping that's built to last. Our teams combine construction know-how with horticultural expertise, so hard infrastructure and soft planting work together from the outset — creating resilient, low-maintenance spaces that grow more beautiful with every season.
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We’ve had to learn how to irrigate our market gardens and know that water is the foundation of any growing space. From simple rainwater harvesting to automated drip systems, we specify solutions that match each site's scale and budget — keeping plants thriving with minimal ongoing input.
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Community gardens run on people power. We recruit, train and coordinate volunteer teams, embedding sustainable structures so projects don't rely on any one person. Our approach builds genuine local capacity — turning short-term project support into long-term community stewardship, with skills and confidence that outlast our involvement on site.
Contact us
To arrange a chat email us on hello@wearemud.org