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James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.
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Below you’ll find information to help you understand the different elements of garden design and the key things to be aware of before you start transforming your outside space. Find some initial ideas to talk through with a garden designer, including making the most of a small garden.
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What does garden design involve?
Garden design is about more than mowing a lawn and putting a couple of plants in the ground. A good design takes into account a few key elements:
- How you want to use the space.
- The amount of light the garden receives, and at what times of the day.
- The quality of your soil.
For example, you won’t want to put a shed in the best spot for catching a bit of sun, or have a patio that’s entirely in the shade.
A garden designer will help you make the most of the available space, no matter how big or small. They’ll also establish how keen a gardener you are to make sure the finished garden is either easy to maintain, or gives you something to get your teeth into – if you’re the green-fingered type.
Cost of garden design work
The cost of the work will depend on what you’re having done and the size of your garden, but prices tend to start at around £200. A good garden designer will discuss what you want to get out of your garden and ask you about your budget before coming up with ideas.
Low maintenance garden ideas
- You can stop a garden from looking untidy by dividing it into small sections. Plants, hedges, low walls and raised beds give a sense of order. Paths made from wood chips, slabs or bark help prevent weeds.
- Growing plants at different heights can give the illusion of there being more than there are, so you get the look of a fuller garden, with fewer plants to keep healthy. Shrubs, herbs and verbena are low maintenance plant options for adding colour.
- Rockeries and water features don’t need much looking after. Avoid shallow water features to save needing to top them up when they dry out. If you’d like a pond, avoid getting fish as the pH balance of the water settles naturally without them, giving you fewer algae problems so less cleaning time.
- To save cutting the lawn, artificial turf could be your best friend but if you want the real thing and don’t mind doing a little cutting every now and again, slow growing or drought resistant turf could be better options.
Ideas for small gardens
- To create more space, choose similar flooring to the inside of your home when picking the outside tiling.
- Divide a garden into different sections and add diagonal or winding paths. Extending the time it takes to get from one side of the garden to the other will make it feel bigger.
- Laying pavers at an angle to the property instead of parallel will draw the eye across the garden and extend the space.
- Attaching foliaged climbers to wires across areas of your garden will give it an extra dimension.
- Think about growing upwards rather than outwards with a trellis attached to your fence, or a vertical wall made up of climbers, grasses and ferns. A green wall can also help you lower your energy bills through providing more insulation and reducing the amount of heat that’s lost through the wall of your home. When it comes to choosing other plants, pick types that grow upwards like sweet peas and black-eyed susans so they take up less room.
Planning permission for garden design jobs
Planning permission only comes into play when you’re building or installing decking, fences, walls and gates. You’ll need to apply for planning permission if:
- The decking would be higher than 30cm above the ground.
- The decking or other raised platforms would cover more than half of the total area of the garden.
- A fence, gate or wall would be over 2 metres high, or over 1 metre high near a highway that’s used by vehicles (or a footpath next to the highway).
- The fence, gate or wall would form a boundary with a listed building or land.
If you live in a listed building or you have a front garden that you want to pave over, you should check with your Local Planning Authority as different rules may apply.
Insurance for garden design work
While it’s not a legal requirement, it’s a good idea for all garden designers to have public liability insurance so they’re covered for personal injuries or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask your garden designer
- How long have they been working as a garden designer for?
- Can they show you examples of work they’ve carried out?
- Can they give you a scaled design of what the finished garden will look like?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does this last? Are there separate guarantees for different plants?
- Does the quote for the work include waste disposal? If not, check with your local council how you would go about getting it taken away.
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We cannot rate Bailey of Taylor'd Landscaping highly enough. Our large eucalyptus tree had fallen onto our neighbours' garden during Storm Darragh. Bailey turned up on the Sunday to remove what had gone into our neighbours' garden, and then back on Tuesday to finish removing the tree and another diseased tree. Thoroughly professional, fair price and we would recommend this company unreservedly. He also cemented in replacement coping stones for our neighbours' wall at no extra charge. Five star service.
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Did a fantastic job and at good price
Family run business established in 2006 great experience groundworks landscaping extensions
We are a small company with big passion for gardening & beyond. We are a professional, honest and happy team with high standards, fully equipped with quality tools for the job. In 2021 we completed over 250 different projects from general garden maintenance to huge hard landscapings. We are registered, fully insured and happy to provide you with relevant references. Currently the Your Olive Branch team looking after 25+ regular gardens of all sizes, however we are ready to grow now. Thank you for reading our profile, We looking forward to hear from you. Many Thanks The Your Olive Branch Team.
Job not completely done yet, but owner Miklos is nice and communicates well.
Speedy and efficient service. Thank you so much.
We are Seaview Garden And Landscape. emergency fence repairs now available. We have a number of services we can offer, Having had years of experience in the industry, we are proud to offer a high standard and reliable service. •fortnightly and monthly grass and hedge cuts available •Fence repair / New Fence instillation •Decking •Pergolas •Paving •Artificial and real grass installation •Planters •And much more! • please check out our Facebook and google profile for more pictures and reviews. Customer satisfaction is my number one priority and I ensure every job is completed to the highest possible standard. We look forward to working with you!
They turned up on time. Cleaned up when they finished. Went out their way to keep me informed, also did a extra little job.
Harley home improvements is a full renovation company we supply joiners. Fitters. Plumbers. Electricians, landscapers. Gas engineers, builders We’re are also on face book my builder which has have loads of work photos and reviews for customers to see and to give them a piece of mind We are a company that takes on all jobs big or small a company that keeps in communication with there customers 100% committed we are a company you can rely on with timing’s and workmanship
This company contacted us good response to advertising
Betterview Landscaping & Patios are a well established Paving contractor in Cardiff, we built up our business solely on reputation and quality of work. This is a reputation we value and work hard to maintain. We pride ourselves on offering first class workmanship to our clients, which includes a full range of roofing services from minor repairs to complete Driveway Renewal
RAR offer a full hard landscaping, groundwork and building service, including but not restricted too, ~ Patios ~ Paths ~ Drive ways ~ Fencing ~ Turf ~ Bespoke timber structures ~ Sleeper work ~ Ponds ~ Small and medium sized building jobs ~ Garden clearance Specialising in low maintenance gardens. with over 20yrs experience in these sectors I offer high quality and am happy to chat through what is required.
Great website, and Rob phoned me the same day and visited the next . Quoted there and then for the job. Worked so hard through awful weather. But he arrived when he said he would and did exactly as he explained. It's so nice to meet people who are genuinely interested in their work and take pride.. Would have Rob back in an instant to do work ..
Hi, we are Landscape Gardeners and offer the following services: Fencing, Turfing, Planting, Tree and Hedge Work, Grass Cutting and Tidy Ups and Maintenance, Decking and Patios.
London Gardens
Garden Design
I been doing this job for 18 years, Fencing Shed base Turfing Slabs Decking Walls Victorian tiles Trenches and ground levels (own digger) I take my job very seriously, most of the time I don’t ask for money in advance, client only pays if and when they are happy.
I’m the daughter of a very experienced Roofer and builder. My husband and my brothers Continue to fun our family business. With over 30 years in the trade.
We thank Hp Roofing for their prompt reaction to repairing our roof at a time of great demand.
The main thing in our company is finishing one job and jump to another. Always correct with the time we agreed on statement.
Sami was quick to respond to my job posting. He always answered my messages, and was polite and considerate throughout the process. He completed the work in a timely manner. He puts the customer first and is very dedicated. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
we pride ourselves on offering our customers a full quality range of services; with a minimum amount of fuss and disturbance whilst carrying out their individual decorating requirements. we have been providing quality services for over 15 years
Hi there my name is Christian, a fully qualified and experienced tree surgeon. I studied at Merrist Wood college and have worked for some of the top firms in the country. We carry out the highest quality work at competitive prices. Feel free to ask if you have any enquiries.
Good job done on stump grinding for bamboo and laurel. Gardener very knowledgeable
R Brazil Developments
Garden Design
We are well established building company covering the gloucestershire area. All Building,Landscaping & driveways work undertaken. We offer a 5 year guarantee to all project & offer testimonials to all customers. We can also assist with design on any potential projects.
The Gutter Company
Garden Design
The gutter company is a small family run guttering business with meany years experience that strives to provide the best possible service for our customers we believe communication is key to achieving the very best results for our customers we provide free quotes and advice and we’re always happy to help our work is always of the highest standards and we won’t be beaten on quality we believe that our guttering service is one of the best in Scotland and our work speaks for itself
We are a family run landscaping company with 45 years in the trade currently still have three generations working together
Kevin and Andy came on schedule and felled a large tree in an awkward location. Job completed very well. No damage due to accurate felling. I will use him again
We are a fully insured landscaping company Specialising in all stone and timber works We have 15 years experience and carry all our work to a exceptional standard We cover all aspects of landscaping Including Patios Decking Fences Artificial and real grass Pergolas and garden rooms Driveways.
THE IDEAL CONTRACTOR. - VERY FAST RESPONSE, FAIR PRICE, JOB DONE TO A GOOD STANDARD, EVERYTHING CLEARED AWAY., VERY HAPPY. 100% RECOMMEND
Flexible, attention to detail and courteous. 18 years experience in quality and successful commercial and residential cleaning and gardening services. We are Hotel Management trained in UK and SWITZERLAND. Our mother tongue is English and speak Portuguese and German fluently, understanding French and Spanish. Bartlett Services UK, Kensal Green, London offers a variety of cleaning services (end of tenancy, deep, builders', carpet and window cleaning etc. and gardening services). Areas worked - We have worked at office, retail, residential buildings and domestic sites. Employer's and Public Liability Insurance in Contact Cleaning and Gardening Services Contact - Call us to discuss your needs and we will be very happy to help you find a solution and give you a free quote. Area covered - see WORK AREA
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