About us

Cutting Above the Rest Gardening Services is a professional grounds maintenance company based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialise in delivering dependable, year-round care for residential and commercial properties, ensuring outdoor spaces remain welcoming and well-maintained.

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Meet the Team

Darren – Owner & Director

Darren leads the company with a clear vision: to provide reliable, high-quality gardening services that clients can trust. With a passion for transforming outdoor spaces, he combines hands-on expertise with strategic leadership. Known for his approachable style and commitment to building strong client relationships, Darren ensures every project is managed with precision and care.

Steph – Administrative Assistant

Steph is the friendly first point of contact for our clients and the organisational backbone of the business. She manages scheduling, enquiries, and day-to-day administration with efficiency and care. Known for her approachable manner and attention to detail, Steph ensures that every client interaction is smooth and professional, keeping the team focused on delivering outstanding results outdoors.

Our Team of Specialists

Experienced gardeners and landscapers bring technical expertise and attention to detail to every job. Together, we deliver consistent results that meet the highest standards of care and presentation.

Our Values

At Cutting Above the Rest, our work is guided by three core values:

Reliability – We pride ourselves on being dependable, punctual, and consistent, ensuring clients can trust us year-round.
Professionalism – From communication to execution, we maintain the highest standards in everything we do.
Care for the Environment – We believe in sustainable practices that respect nature, helping gardens flourish while protecting the planet.

These values shape every decision we make and every service we provide, ensuring that our clients receive not only excellent results but also peace of mind.

Looking Ahead

Your garden deserves the very best. At Cutting Above the Rest, we look forward to working with you to create and maintain outdoor spaces that inspire pride, enjoyment, and lasting beauty.

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What people have said about us

Brenda Mccutcheon

The team are friendly, efficient and supportive. I questioned having a deck put in and Darren gave me a much cheaper solution in the form of a maintenance programme at a very reasonable price. I've recommended to a neighbour who is also going to have a maintenance service. Thanks Darren and your team.

Danny O'Donnell

Very highly recommended. Work was completed quickly, booking was easy, they arrived on time and completed the work to a high standard. Also gave me time to answer my other questions about the garden, which I really appreciated. Will definitely use again in future. Thank you very much.

Laura Kinnair

Efficient and super helpful - they helped transform the back into an easy to maintain space and gave great advice on lawn care too - will be using again in the future

Charlee Mckenzie

5* service. Very impressed with the first service, will be going ahead with regular bookings every fortnight to keep on top of my garden 🪴 thank you!!

Lucy Robinson

Absolutely phenomenal gardeners and great service every time. Can’t recommend them enough

Sue Chamberlain

This company is highly recommended. All the work was completed as planned and on time. Darren and the team worked so hard to make sure that my garden was finished to a high standard. I couldn’t have asked for any better.

Rachel Spoon

Have been using this company for garden services and driveway. Excellent guys andnvery hard working.

Jon Isbell

Excellent service, have used these guys for garden clearance, long grass clearance, and regular lawn maintenance. Always a great job, professional approach, and great value 👍🏻👍🏻

Maddy Thompson

Great business, very reliable, and farely priceda. They are always happy to help. I have used them for over 2 years and will continue to do so.

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