17 Years of Dedicated Practical Experience

Aaron Peattie Horticulture

Professional Garden Care & Commercial-Grade Fruit Tree Specialist

Trained by fruit tree legend Peter Barwick. Expert pruning, bespoke container gardens, and RHS Level 2 informed horticulture across the region.

Serving residential & commercial client sites • aaronpeattie.co.uk
Background & Experience

17 Years in Hands-On Gardening, Orchards & Nursery Care

My journey in horticulture began at age 16. Over the last 17 years (now 33), I’ve acquired extensive experience spanning commercial orchards, nursery plant care, and fine vegetable growing.

3 Years Commercial Orchards

Pruned over 10,000 fruit trees per year alongside skilled crews. Mastered precision canopy structuring, yield maximization, and tree health.

Peter Barwick Training

Privileged to be personally trained by Peter Barwick, a true legend in UK fruit tree production, grafting, and orchard care.

4 Years Garden Centre Lead

Managed the outdoor plant area for a specialized garden center by responsibility and skill, overseeing stock, health, pest management, and customer advisory.

RHS Level 2 Scholar

Currently completing RHS Level 2 qualification, combining decades of practical muscle memory with formal botanical science.

Active Personal Craft & Edibles

Beyond client work, I am an active container gardener and manage productive raised beds—cultivating heritage tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, spring onions, brassicas, crisp lettuces, along with specimen shrubs and a rare Zantedeschia variety.

Horticultural Credential Overview

  • 17

    Years Total Practical Work

    Started gardening at 16, now 33. Seasoned field knowledge.

  • 30k+

    Fruit Trees Pruned

    Experienced in apples, pears, plums, and soft fruit shaping.

  • RHS

    Royal Horticultural Society Standard

    RHS Level 2 student applying science-backed techniques.

Uncompromising Quality

Professional Tool Inventory

Clean cuts prevent plant disease. I invest exclusively in world-renowned, professional-grade horticultural tools to protect your plants and deliver razor-sharp precision.

Okatsune

Japanese Izumo forged steel for razor-thin clean cuts.

Felco

Swiss-made industry standard secateurs & pruners.

Bahco

Professional Swedish pruning saws & heavy loppers.

Bulldog

British forged solid steel spades & soil tools.

Sneeboer

Hand-forged Dutch stainless steel planting equipment.

Services

What I Can Do For Your Garden

Tailored, professional horticultural support rooted in 17 years of hands-on commercial and private garden management.

Fruit Tree Pruning & Orchard Care

Specialized winter and summer pruning for apples, pears, stone fruits, and soft fruit bushes. Trained under Peter Barwick to optimize tree vigor, spur development, and yield.

  • Formative & restorative pruning
  • Disease & pest identification

Container Garden Design & Setup

Transform patios, balconies, and small spaces into lush havens. Expert plant selection, drainage setup, soil layering, and long-term feeding schedules.

  • Ornamental & rare plant care
  • Seasonal pot refreshes

Raised Bed & Edible Crop Planning

Complete setup and planting advice for home-grown produce: tomatoes, brassicas, root vegetables, alliums, and salad crops using organic companion techniques.

  • Crop rotation schedules
  • Soil chemistry & compost enrichment

Garden Consultations & RHS Advice

One-on-one garden walk-throughs to diagnose plant issues, recommend specimen plants, optimize garden center purchases, and create personalized maintenance plans.

  • RHS Level 2 science-backed insight
  • Plant sourcing recommendations
Contact & Bookings

Get In Touch With Aaron

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