Hard landscaping

The paths, steps, levels and surfaces that give a garden its shape.

Sandstone steps through a front garden of slate and white chippings

Hard landscaping is the structure of a garden: everything built rather than grown. From a single new path to a complete garden renovation, we design and build outdoor spaces that look good and work well every day.

We lay paths and walkways, build garden steps to deal with changing levels, install edging to keep lawns and borders crisp, and create gravel areas, sleeper features and decking. We also sort out drainage on wet or sloping gardens so new surfaces stay usable all year.

Hard landscaping often ties several jobs together: a patio, a retaining wall, new fencing and fresh planting. As one family-run team, we manage the whole project from initial design to the final touches.

Blue slate chippings along the side of a house

Front garden with slate chippings, white stone and sandstone steps

Before & after

Finished front garden with golden gravel, a sleeper planter and brick-edged path — A tired front garden renovated with new hard landscaping and planting.

Front garden before renovation: patchy lawn, yellow shrub and brick edging — A tired front garden renovated with new hard landscaping and planting.

Rated 5.0 on Google

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Garden design and build
Very happy with the design and suggested alterations as the work progressed, the final result is just what I needed. The team worked very hard through the extremely hot days. They were courteous and considerate to my neighbours, important as we are on a shared driveway. The site was kept clean and they tidied up every day. I would recommend them on.
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Drainage, new turf and patio
Amazing job by Gary and sons. They solved some drainage issues for me, and laid down a great new turf and a small patio area for my garden sofa. Responsiveness was extremely quick, the job very professional. I highly recommend Gary and sons for your landscaping needs. If I need more work done, Gary will be the person I go to.
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between hard and soft landscaping?

Hard landscaping is the built elements like paving, walls, steps and fencing. Soft landscaping is the living parts: lawns, plants and hedges. We do both.

Can you sort out a sloping garden?

Yes. Retaining walls, steps and terraces can turn a slope into usable, level areas.

Do you handle the whole project?

Yes, from design through groundwork, building and planting to clearing up at the end.

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