Vialii Gardens
Vialii have designed and built a wide array of gardens from large sprawling gardens in the country to modest back yards in the suburbs as well as several community gardens including Provost’s Park in Bridge of Allan. The maintenance teams care for a large portfolio of gardens around Central Scotland from large estates to small lawns. Michael and Jill married in their own garden in September 2010 and their daughters Lulu and Tilda “joined” the family business soon after. The name “Vialii” comes from one of their favourite flowers – Primula vialii.
Michael Burt
Michael’s background is as a Structural Engineer but he decided to take the leap into running his own business in 2006. Already a keen gardener, Michael decided to make his hobby a full time business and launched a garden maintenance business which quickly became an established and trusted brand providing garden maintenance throughout the central belt. With his structural background, eye for design and hard landscaping skills a move into garden design and landscaping was an obvious expansion for the business. Michael is a keen organic gardener and loves pottering about their veg patch and is a member of the RHS.
Jill Burt MA, Dip Garden Design
Jill worked in Retail for over 17 years as a buyer before having Lulu in 2012 and deciding to join the family business. Jill works closely with Michael on all designs, meeting clients and developing concepts whilst juggling the many balls necessary in keeping a business and family running smoothly! Her love of plants suits pulling planting plans together and creating plant care sheets for clients. Jill is a Friend of the Society of Garden Designers. Jill’s favourite time of year is May when the sun is (hopefully) starting to warm the garden, plants are bursting into life and the Chelsea Flower Show inspires us all.
Lulu Burt
From a very early age, Lulu has shown a keen interest in gardens and wildlife. She regularly helps out with all tasks involved in keeping her garden tidy as well as harvesting and sampling many of the wide range of fruit and veg grown there. Lulu’s favourite gardens include the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the Eden Project.
Tilda Burt
Like her sister, Tilda has no choice but to love gardens. She loves helping in the productive garden, making dens and is often found in the mud kitchen creating culinary delights!Her favourite gardens include Alnwick Gardens and Brodie Castle Gardens.
Mathias Meczele
Mathias joined the team in 2022 and brings a mathematical brain to help ensure our designs are built to exacting dimensions! When he’s not helping create beautiful gardens Mathias will be found exploring our beautiful mountains in Scotland, the reason he came to Scotland from his home in Germany in the first place. He also loves yoga, meditation and a bit of coding.
Jack D’Gama
Jack joined us in 2021 with bags of experience in all things gardens and the outdoors. As well as keeping your garden maintained beautifully, he can tell you all about the fungi that might be dwelling in your outdoor areas. When he’s not in gardens you will likely find him out bagging a Munro!
Ben Petrie
Ben joined us in 2021, initially on a part-time basis whilst finishing his Horticulture & Landscaping course. His knowledge and passion for gardening are a great asset to Vialii and our clients. When he is not learning more about gardens Ben will likely still be outdoors biking, fishing or playing golf.
Cameron Miller
Cameron joined us in 2024 and immediately set about making sure our clients gardens were kept neat and tidy and well looked after. Outside of Vialii, Cameron is a highly acclaimed Muay Thai boxer.
Connel Dermidy
Connel joined us in 2024 and is a stalwart in our Garden Maintenance team, ensuring our clients’ gardens are always looking their best. If being active all day isn’t enough, Connel keeps fit out of work by playing rugby and going to the gym.
John Jinkins
John joined us in 2024 and is Mr Flexible, dotting between our Landscaping and Maintenance teams as required. In his free time, John is still spending time in nature and loves hill walking, mountain climbing and swimming in lochs.