landscape established – Page 2

Driveway Entrance…

Published on July 20, 2020August 13, 2020 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

This being a continuation from earlier works at the same property.

Basically the driveway was flooding in extreme rainy weather, mainly from the raised kerb edge off the road.

Using Tobermore blocks, the same as used in the earlier works for the client, keeping the continuity throughout, the aim was to reduce the flow of water coming onto the drive from the raised kerb edge.

So a drain/soakaway was needed to be made. This was created by adding a slimline and discreet drain to avoid any stones going into the gully and the water to be moved into the nearby conifers and planting area.

A new drain and soakaway ©designandgarden july2020

The final finish is both useable and purposeful, together with style. The few inch of stones running up to the edge have been cemented in so to avoid any ‘bump’ when you drive on and off. Simply and effective tricks gained from experience.

The finished look with the discreet drain ©designandgarden july2020

Get in touch if you’d like any form of Landscaping. From a simple job to complete refresh…

Mike

New Pathway…

Published on April 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

I think this one speaks for itself… A useful side pathway, not being used due its untidiness and general mess. Most caused by the leaves from the roadside trees above.

**Unloved, rarely used.** ©design&garden

**Uneven slabs, greasy when wet, with unnecessary steps** ©design&garden

So a straightforward procedure of remove & replace. Making an area that is 20 years out of date into a clean and mangable area. Making use to the side again too.

**This step comes from the shed, obviously added for ease and laziness to stop the ‘cover’ of stones from falling over onto the slabs** ©design&garden

**Better?** **No, this really is the same path…** ©design&garden

**Original slabs cut and lifted to become flush with the new paving** ©design&garden

**Now the area is useable and it works.** ©design&garden

So is that better? Well I think that goes without saying… the original finish was the classic ‘builders finish’, nothing wrong with it but no design or concern about how you actually live with that finish. This now has simple access for the shed. The whole area was lifted and then blended in with the original slabbing and edging. It would of been easier to of changed all the edging and the slabs, also making some of the details that bit neater but there has to be a stop somewhere! Also the original fence line is about 10″ out of line so that had to be accounted for carefully with a way that draws your eye away from it. This being the angled blocks above, which when the second phase of blockwork gets done will be repeated on the next corner.

©Design&Garden2020

A Driveway makeover…

Published on March 5, 2020September 27, 2020 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

This started in January 2020, the weather hasn’t been kind so it’s taken a little longer than thought but it’s getting there…

**So let’s see what’s changing here then… ©design&garden2020**

The concept is to remove the heavy dominance of the fencing, the continuous use of peebles and replacement of old conifers & poor grass for better planting and a fresher look….

**Beforehand… an area for weeds and mess, with an issue of leaves being difficult to collect**

**Easier, Cleaner and Neater** ©www.design&garden.co.uk

The major problem was a gathering a leaves from the trees over the fence. Wind would blow them to this area and became an issue clearing them. Also weeds started coming through the stones due the amount being moved when clearing the leaves. The conifers had no purpose and will be replaced with more decorative planting.

**Next move… ready to plant** ©www.design&garden.co.uk

So much cleaner and a neat area in general, easier to clean up the leaves and general mess. The drain has been lifted to stop it blocking. The block edge was lifted about 100mm and stone removed and dug to help drainage and to stop the occasional flooding that was occurring. A recycled stone edge was added to retain the stone and reduce any excess water going to the house.

The remaining areas are now ready for planting, which will be done by Design & Garden very soon…

MORE PICTURES TO FOLLOW…. SHOWING UPDATES AND THE FINISHED CONCEPT

We are Design and Garden

Published on September 5, 2019January 10, 2025 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

Design & Garden. The Derby-based Landscape Company, Est 2002

Whatever you require, Paving, Decking, Turfing, Fencing or Planting it is what we do. And if you want a total refit, that’s not a problem either.

From a passion for Garden Design and strangely Interior Design in the 1990s, visiting many NGS Open Gardens and National Trust properties led to a desire to start Landscaping.

**Works completed by Design & Garden… From a building site to this… ©designandgarden2008**

After completing a Landscape and design course at Broomfield Horticulture College in 2000, I waited almost two years working on friends’ and families’ gardens before feeling confident & competent enough to start working on clients’ homes.

**Private House in Gloucestershire @designandgarden**

It is not about how fast you get a job done, it’s how well it looks and above all, how long the construction and design lasts! It’s the bits you don’t see that make strong foundations for a long-lasting job.

Over the years, work increased from small patios to large complex jobs to working with property developers on large complexes. Also, I spent a period of time helping with designing and directing spaces for people. Over 20 years of being involved in and around gardens and all their complexities.

Get in touch now for a trusted long-serving and experienced Landscaper to review your garden.

Over the years, jobs have been completed in many areas, covering all of Derby, Nottingham, London, Manchester, Swindon, and as far as Cornwall.

From refreshing to renewing your garden…

Get in touch now via the CONTACT ME page

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