Extension works are coming on nicely with construction well underway for Oakleigh Manor’s first building extension. The walls are formed and the roof is ready to be weatherproofed with GRP. In the meantime, the garden works are marching ahead with the tumbled sandstone being laid to the terrace, pre-formed steps and wall capping detail. Well […]
Alnwick Garden, Northumberland Aside from the gardens themselves, though they are spectacular in their own right, to my mind the main draw to Alnwick is the Treehouse. Nestled in mature lime trees the Treehouse is built from sustainably sourced materials. Located in the heart of the Treehouse is one of the most unique restaurants to […]
In this blog Oakleigh Manor Landscape Architect, Victor Grennan, explores what influenced the design of one of his favourite Parisian landscapes, Parc Andre Citroën. Victor also reflects on how the designers’ saw the park fitting into the Parisian landscape and how they intended visitors to interact with it. Parc Andre Citroën, in the 15th Arrondissement […]
The Royal Academy’s exhibition, Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse, opened Saturday 30th January and will run until Wednesday 20th April. Featuring works from the likes of Monet, Renoir, Kandinsky and Matisse the exhibit explores the influence and relationship between the garden and art. ‘I perhaps owe it to flowers that I became a […]
Though some readers may well have completed their bare-root and root-ball planting in the late autumn and early winter the ship has certainly not sailed for those who haven’t. Another prime time to plant your trees and shrubs is fast approaching, in the shape of the late winter and early spring. To ensure the success […]
It is always rewarding to receive words of thanks on completion of a project, and today is no exception. Today we received these kind words of thanks from Mr Wilson after installing an Automated Whingham Gate. Please be good enough to pass on my thanks to all the lads who were involved in the installation of […]
Here at Oakleigh Manor we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and producing a first-class product. Nevertheless, it is always a pleasant surprise to receive such kind words from a client on completion of a project. … My Husband and I are very pleased with the result! The choice you suggested for the replacement decking […]
If like me you braved the sharp chill and the mass crowds and visited the Lumiere London Festival you would have seen London in a new light – no pun intended. For those who did not make it, or those whom the event passed by unnoticed, let me give you the lowdown… Lumiere London was […]
Happy New Year We hope you have had a wonderful start to 2016, and what a wet start it has been! Despite the torrential rain the Oakleigh Manor team have hit the ground running in 2016. With so many exciting projects starting in our first week back after the festive break, and more starting in […]
2015 has been a busy but an extremely exciting year here at Oakleigh Manor. We have enjoyed getting out and about visiting our clients, and we have been lucky enough to work on some fantastic projects. Looking forward to 2016 we can’t wait to meet some new faces and hopefully a few familiar faces along […]