Chris Rivers Gardens & Landscapes

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A city garden can be a relaxing, practical, and green space in the heart of the city. After discussing how you see yourself using the garden, we can look at possibilities for creating your own chosen style.

A paved area, broken up by slate or bark beds, and usable whatever the weather, is often a priority.

Raised beds could enable you to grow a variety of fruit and vegetables; they also have the advantage of doubling-up as extra seating.              

Potted plants can give softness and colour, as well as being easy to maintain.

With planning and imagination, the smallest space can be transformed into a peaceful and enjoyable garden.

Garden design

• How do you use your garden?
• Is it mainly a place to entertain or play?
• A restful retreat full of your favourite flowers?
• Your source of fresh fruit and vegetables?
• Perhaps a mixture of these?

Depending on how you plan to use your garden, you may be want an area for barbecues, a patio, raised beds for vegetables, or a pond to encourage wild life...

Patios

A patio is like an extra room. It connects the house with the garden, adding interest and practical space to both.

In planning the patio we can make use of the natural features and levels in your garden.

As border plants and pots become established, a patio should blend into the design almost like a natural feature.

A wide range of natural and reconstituted materials, in various sizes and colours, can be used in order to complement the existing landscape.

Raised Beds

Raised beds are versatile, and have many advantages.

They are easy to use when growing flowers or vegetables; they provide excellent drainage; and they are easy to weed and maintain.

In addition raised beds add height, structure and points of interest to your garden.

I can build to any shape and dimensions you require, and can use different types of timber to suit your garden and budget.

Ponds and Water Features

Garden ponds can add a focal point and bring wildlife to your garden.

You can choose from many different styles, shapes, colours and edgings. All stone work is cemented in place to provide a hard standing area around the pond.

If you prefer a more natural looking pond we can use a variety of rocks and pebbles to edge the pond. A slopping edge will provide a safe route for wildlife.

Plants that you select to go in and around the pond, will enhance the natural appearance, and provide food and shelter for the pond life.

Turfing

The secret of a beautiful and trouble free lawn is good preparation and groundwork.

If necessary a herbicide application can be used to eliminate perennial weeds at the roots.

Next, we rotavate, level, and finely rake the soil so as to encourage healthy root growth and a flat, even finish.

Finally we lay the turf.

I always use the most high quality, and reliable turf available.

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