For watchers of Grand Designs it is interesting to see how many cross over products there are now on the market that would have traditionally have had one sole use when originally conceived and manufactured. One such group of products is known as polymer decking/manmade wood/recycled wood. Whilst the manufacturers are specific as to what […]
Well it shouldn’t be. With the long hot days of last year well behind us, gardens tend to get less use, love or attention through the winter. There are though plenty of bright and pleasant days that still offer enough heat and sunlight to make sitting in a sheltered garden a pleasant experience. What often […]
Our latest project is about to begin: Location – Southampton Brief – a low maintenance, contemporary garden with a water feature. Minimal planting with adequate seating for the summer BBQs Budget – £8,000 Coming Soon……..the design plan, style ideas & the digging!! After looking at a number of samples of paving, the preferred choice was […]
As the school holidays beckon, there is the hope that the weather will improve and allow the youngsters to play outside. With six weeks to fill, a garden can become a football pitch, cycle track, a lost empire, a den – anything, in fact, the imagination can create. In that time, the grass will be […]
In our fast moving digital world, when we all want something done yesterday for nothing, we are inclined to forget that good planning takes time, effort and if you are paying someone – money. But good planning repays you enormously when compared to making it up on the hoof. This is particularly true when looking […]
Property prices have risen significantly across the country over the last few years with certain desirable neighbourhoods, operating in their own bubble and increasing, whatever the state of the economy. That said, although the asset value has increased, it does not necessarily mean that home owners are awash with cash to update, maintain and modernise […]
Looking back to our childhood, it was always sunny and we spent our time playing outside. Gardens were our playgrounds and a product of our time. For those lucky enough to have their own garden, it was often a mix of grass, shrubs, perhaps trees, a few vegetables, a path and an old shed. Risks […]
It is not long ago that the thought of using plastic decking in a garden, for that’s what it looked like, was one that very few people considered. It’s look, feel and price were not attractive enough to entice potential customers to install such a product. The world though has moved on. We no longer […]
Most investments require thought. Buying a new 3 piece suite for your lounge, a potentially sizeable outlay and one that you will have to live with for a number of years, is not entered into lightly. Awkward questions need to be tackled – What colour should it be? What would suit the room? Modern/retro? What […]
As tastes change so do our show gardens. The gardens were first installed five years ago with a number exhibiting a range of sandstone products. At that stage artificial grass was still fairly new and its benefits had not been seen by the wider market. This has now changed with artificial grass now a top […]
