RHS Award Winning garden design & installation

Helyers offers a range of services to help you create that perfect outdoor space.

If you need a more maintenance free garden, talk to us about our bespoke design service and range of patios, driveways and artificial grass.

Our Team

The Specialists

Landscape Architect & Operations Director & Boss Man

Richard Helyer

The Other Boss

Stacey Helyer

The Real Boss

Elsie-Valentine Helyer

Senior Garden Designer & Planting Consultant

Stuart Bugby

Garden Designer & Planting Consultant

Laura Holland

Project Manager & Senior Landscaper

Sean Brooks

Landscape Leader

Tom Taylor

Landscape Leader

Chris Smith

Landscaper

Ryan Lewis

Landscaper

Ryan Beale

Landscaper Trainee

Noah Harding

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Helyers of Hampshire serving the south east with excellent landscape design and installation services.

The Other Boss

Stacey Helyer

Rick’s partner in crime and having been along for the ride from the very start, she loves seeing the growth from one year to the next.

With a strong background in Marketing and having run very large national accounts at an Advertising Agency, she considers herself the brand police and has enjoyed every minute of creating and growing the brand.

Interesting Facts:

Loves George Michael nearly as much as she loves Rick, ‘Last Christmas’ will never be the same! Mummy to Elsie-Valentine and literally loves every minute of the crazy mummy roller coaster.

What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:

Everything! It’s a true family business with family values and Rick still loves what he does, which is totally infectious…

Landscape Architect & Operations Director & Boss Man

Richard Helyer

Founder of Helyers of Hampshire, and the reason why we are all here! From a lawn mowing round at seventeen to tapping his father up to help buy said business a year later (Don always knew a great investment); his dream, his vision, and his hard work is what still drives him and this firm on today. His hands-on approach, his extensive knowledge of hard and soft landscaping and his ‘always go that extra mile’ work ethic means he’s the heart and soul of Helyers. Watch this space, he’s definitely going to need a hellyeah when he’s done!

Interesting Facts:
Tree hugger by trade (well, he hugs them as he cuts them if that counts) and a total lover of all things green, he is never happier than when he’s talking gardens or working in them – unless the F1 is on! Keen cook, crossword genius, Kate Winslet lover, and a fillet medium-rare kinda guy. He’s the better half to Stacey, or is it the other way round? He’ll let Stacey tell you that! Teenage sweethearts, they have a little girl called Elsie-Valentine – who’s well and truly stolen his heart! and is desperate to follow in her Dad’s footsteps.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
“It’s me, it’s my heart and soul – the whole thing literally runs through my veins…”

Senior Garden Designer & Planting Consultant

Stuart Bugby

Stuart graduated with distinction in Garden Design, Diploma 4, from Warwick University College (Pershore Horticultural College), in the Vale of Evehsam studying under RHS Gold medal winners Mike Roberts and was recognised as Student of the Year. And, for the past ten years has been designing gardens, and has a great deal of experience in garden maintenance too. He is truly passionate about all things garden, which is probably why it’s such a good fit for him here at Helyers.
Interesting Facts:

Very keen cook and creative by nature with a passion for puds. Vegetarian most of the time, but on occasion has found himself on a flexitarian vacation. Stuart’s eyes change colour depending on his mood, he loves writing when he has the time – and we think he’s got best seller written all over him!

What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:

“Working as a team, and having a boss who loves what he does probably as much as me!

As a business Helyers is always striving to offer our customers their dream outdoor living space, incorporating their own ideas, passions and desires for the area too. Whether that be a contemporary, low maintenance space to share wine with friends, or a fabulous outdoor kitchen to enjoy balmy evenings in, or advice on drainage and planting – we are here to help and most importantly make it happen and I love that! I love that everyday is different and every project allows me to do what I love and what I do best – which is designing beautiful gardens.”

Trainee Team Leader

Sean De Paor

Sean is an experienced landscaper with many years of experience in fencing too. He has honed and grown his skill set over the years and is extremely hardworking and a very important member of the team. He is always eager to learn and grow his skillset and always cracks on.
Interesting Facts:

TBC

What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:

It’s the complete package and they really care about their staff. You feel like you count and like you matter.

The work is interesting and the projects are fantastic. It’s hard work but we all work as a team.

Project Manager & Senior Landscaper

Sean Brooks

One of our longest and highest skilled team members, with over twenty years in the industry, Sean brings experience, knowledge and great insight into all elements of garden and landscape installation. He is the customer’s first point of call and is all about the customer journey and keeping the teams working to order. His clear love for what he does coupled with his extensive knowledge of both hard and soft landscaping makes him an integral part of our team.
Interesting Facts:
He was once asked to model for OneStop, he is a modern day viking, and can fit 46 cocktail sausages in his mouth at once.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:

“The opportunities are massive at Helyers, and the sky’s the limit. It’s fun and I still love what I do! I like that I am responsible for the jobs and the teams – and I love working with Rick, we have a great work force and it’s nice knowing the lads have faith in me and my work. It is great to be part of a firm with no limitations with an incredible future ahead of it – that I’m a part of.”

Landscaper

Ryan Lewis

With 9 years in the industry, a superb work ethic, and fantastic skill set Ryan is a great asset to Helyers. He clearly loves what he does, and enjoys all aspects of landscaping and is always hungry to learn new methods and new skills. He is always goes that extra mile and this is definitely a career and not just a job!
Interesting Facts:
Ryan loves playing golf, socialising with friends and thoroughly enjoys a face mask on a Sunday evening with his feet up watching garden makeover reruns.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
I really enjoy working for Helyers as they give you great opportunities and encourage you to always strive for excellence and perfection and are there supporting you all the way. Everyone is extremely hardworking and enthusiastic and every project meets the top standard of landscaping and I love being a part of that.

Landscaper

Ryan Beale

Top team player, and an incredibly hard working member of staff Ryan literally never stops. Landscaping for over 7 years, and it is all he knows, and he loves it. You’ll never find him idle, he’s a machine.
Interesting Facts:
Always in shorts, never feels the cold and loves being outside. The only hot drink he likes is hot chocolate and catches the best tan in minutes.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
The work and the rest of the lads. There’s always interesting projects running and we all work well together.

Garden Designer & Planting Consultant

Laura Holland

With many years in the industry and a keen interest to always improve her skill set, Laura’s love for plants and the great outdoors is infectious. Her knowledge of plants and soft landscaping is invaluable and ensures Helyers is always able to offer the very best help and guidance in achieving a well-considered and beautiful garden.
Interesting Facts:
Loves her own garden and sees it as her very own piece of heaven on earth. Enjoys diving wrecks, fossil hunting and spending time with her family. But, don’t ask her for tech support! Creative types eh…
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
“It’s a friendly and warm environment, that really is interested in the customer and their garden needs, as opposed to just being a sales machine”

Trainee Team Leader

Ryan Lewis

With 9 years in the industry, a superb work ethic, and fantastic skill set Ryan is a great asset to Helyers. He clearly loves what he does, and enjoys all aspects of landscaping and is always hungry to learn new methods and new skills. He is always goes that extra mile and this is definitely a career and not just a job!
Interesting Facts:
Ryan loves playing golf, socialising with friends and thoroughly enjoys a face mask on a Sunday evening with his feet up watching garden makeover reruns.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
I really enjoy working for Helyers as they give you great opportunities and encourage you to always strive for excellence and perfection and are there supporting you all the way. Everyone is extremely hardworking and enthusiastic and every project meets the top standard of landscaping and I love being a part of that.

Landscape Leader

Chris Smith

As a senior member of the team and landscaping since 2016 he has several years experience and an excellent skill set. Chris is a great asset and a super team player. His passion and interest in landscaping is clear to see, and his customer service is impeccable.

Interesting Facts:
Loves his reggae music, hitting the gym and is 6ft 7in – and yep he’s heard all the jokes before…
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
I like working at Helyers because it is a great team and a super group of lads. The work is very interesting, the designs are amazing and the work is really satisfying. My favourite part of the job is the completing complicated cuts and designs with precision. I like focussing on finer details to create and excellent finish – and Helyers is all about that.

The Real Boss

Elsie-Valentine Helyer

I just want to be like my Daddy, and can’t wait to work with him…

Interesting Facts:

Loves music, loves milkshakes, loves go-karting, and loves her mums bolla-bolla.

Landscape Leader

Tom Taylor

A long time and key member of the team, Tom has both learnt and grown on the job and brings great knowledge and experience to his sites. His work ethic and love for what he does makes for a great landscaper and an asset to the team.

Interesting Facts:

Batman to his Robin and nicknamed Dobby! He loves a festival, 5 piece chicken select & Fanta – although not necessarily in that order.

What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:

Everything! The work is lovely and the projects are amazing, and I always feel really proud of the work when it’s completed.

Plus Rick is great. He’s always been good to me and always looked out for me as I’ve known him and Stacey since I was a baby – it’s a really good fit.

Landscape Trainee

Noah Harding

New to the world of Landscaping, Noah has been on the job just over 18 months. His passion and interest is clear to see, and his hunger to learn and crack on makes him a great team member. Noah loves the challenge of landscaping and is definitely up to the job.
Interesting Facts:
Bulking up on jaffa cakes, bike riding, playing word cookie and wolfing down late night pancakes when he’s not boxing in the gym keeps Noah busy busy busy.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
I really like working at Helyers because it is a welcoming firm and we have good banter and jokes amongst us all – it’s like one big family. Plus the work is really nice, and I feel like I’m learning a skill and getting a career.

Landscaper

Stuart Gooch

A great work ethic, super skill set and 7 years in the industry means Stuart is a great part of the team. He loves the fact no two days are the same, and particularly enjoys seeing the finished garden, and knowing he has helped create another beautiful green space.
Interesting Facts:
Stu is a great singer… in fact he once auditioned for X Factor – he was rejected mind you… Thankfully it hasn’t dampened his spirits and you can still hear him live on all our sites.
What do you like about working for Helyers of Hampshire:
I enjoy working at Helyers because everyone gets on so well and its a really good group of lads, plus the projects we do are exciting and amazing.