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11/05/2026

Just finished today porcelain patio. New madalion Rolawn turf raised beds planted with a selection of coastal loving plants .
Happy customer.
Happy days

29/04/2026

Our favourite day of the year

07/02/2026

Here we go ready for another year .
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05/02/2026

What a lovely idear
This is Why Grass Fails Here (And What Works)

The "before" state of most side yards is exactly what you see: patchy, dying grass and bare dirt that turns into a mud pit every time it rains. Turf grass needs six hours of direct sun to create a dense root mat. In a narrow, shaded corridor between houses, you are fighting a losing battle. Stop wasting money on sod and seed that is destined to rot. Instead, embrace the conditions and switch to a shade-tolerant hardscape design.

Cure the Mud with "Floating" Flagstones

To make this space usable without tracking dirt into your house, you need a solid floor. Install heavy, irregular flagstones set in a two-inch base of coarse sand or stone dust. Unlike a solid concrete sidewalk which creates runoff issues, these "floating" stones allow rainwater to drain naturally between the joints. This keeps your shoes clean and prevents standing water from accumulating against your foundation.

Plant for Texture, Not Just Bloom

Once you stop forcing sun-loving grass to grow in the dark, you can plant species that actually thrive there. Fill the beds flanking your path with "texture giants" like Hostas and Ferns. These plants naturally evolve on forest floors; they crave the damp, low-light environment that kills your lawn. Their broad leaves will quickly canopy over the soil, suppressing weeds and softening the stone edges.

Conquer the Walls with Vertical Climbers

When you cannot grow "out" because of limited width, you must grow "up." Use the vertical structures you already have—the house wall, the privacy fence, and the wooden arbor. Train vigorous climbers like Climbing Roses and Clematis to weave through the trellis. This draws the eye upward, making the narrow passage feel like a towering cathedral rather than a cramped tunnel.

Install Rhythm with Path Lighting

In a narrow walkway, safety is just as important as aesthetics. Install low-voltage copper path lights at regular intervals along the planting beds. Do not place them in a straight runway line; stagger them on alternating sides of the path to create a zig-zag visual flow. This gentle, downward-cast light highlights the texture of the ferns and ensures safe footing without blinding you with glare.

24/01/2026

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06/01/2026

BEST ADVICE.
For home owners.
If your thinking or having an extension on your house
PLEASE
THINK ABOUT YOUR GARDEN !!!
We go to so many home's .
That have had a fabulous extension.
But left no access or not enough for us to get materials in .
Please, please
Think ahead
It WILL save you MONEY in the long run .
Call today for advice.
07802 747 841.
Cheers .
Neville and Jack

09/12/2025

Tie it down or lose it

07/12/2025

For all your fencing needs .
Just call for a quote.
07802 747 841

05/11/2025

Before and after

02/11/2025