The turf is being laid this week on this project after several weeks of drainage works, soil conditioning and final preparation of all the groundwork aspects of this project. Underneath the new lawn is a state of the art french drainage system which is a series of 5 linear drains and the entire lawn surface […]
This hardscape works are almost complete, the main drystone retaining walls and steps are forming the structural framework of the garden. We have laid a new granite terrace as well and new boundary close boarded fencing. Its soft landscaping time soon, all the planting areas and the new lawn area will be soil conditioned ready […]
This new garden design has been created by the team for a young family in Whitstable Kent. The project department will be starting work here soon, look out for the project photos on the blog. To view some of our completed projects, click our project “portfolio” tab at the top of the screen.
Sevenoaks Project, day 17. The garden area is now taking shape, you can see the paddlestone layered walling is being installed to face the strong retaining walls that hold the banks back from the main terrace area. The weather has been very cold as the east winds are staying with us this week, but at […]
Day 12 Its been freezing and its the last week of March, it felt like summer today, peaked at 4 degrees. The team have been battling with the temps, but made great progress installing the concrete foundations for the steps, the remaining retaining walls and made good headway with the paddlestone walling. The picture is […]
Part 1 – The finances Lets not bet around the bush! There are no short – term financial gains, you have to pay professional people to do a professional job, then it pays! Why & How If your garden is designed and built professionally will it will […]
Day Six After Snow, during milder weather & rain, somehow the team are making good progress. Its roll up your sleeves and crack on attitude that the guys are pushing this project on with so well. As you can see, my last update structural retaining walls are being erected, tier 1 & the radial tier […]
This new project commenced this week, and finally the snow early this week is thawing today. This project is a re-designed rear garden scheme involving the creation of a new larger rear terrace, a terraced lawn area at 75cm above patio level, retained by natural stone faced retaining walls. then a large set of steps […]
Just a few tips to help you choose plants within those tricky situations within your garden. Heavy Clay Soil in Deep Shade Clay soil is easily compressed when wet and water can be slow to drain away. This can make it cold and wet in winter and if this is compounded by being in a […]
Imagine a morning seeing a garden filled with greeneries and blooming flowers kissed by the morning dew. Wouldn’t it be a great way to jumpstart your day? Creating a beautifully landscaped garden not only makes a huge difference to your home’s overall appeal, but also a nice way to have new reasons to smile every […]
