Prior to this, the garden was quite dark with a large Viburnum in the centre, heavy shrubs and an old rotting timber bench area. There are two large, climbing hydrangeas in the garden – one near the house and the other at the far end. They are the only plants being kept, along with a Star Jasmine.
Jerry and Sam and Ben began the job by removing the trees and shrubs. We carried the green waste out to our truck down a lane, and into the car park.
The rotting timber border and bench were removed, and the circular paved patio and pathway were also dug up and removed.
The soil from the border was also dug up, with the roots of the shrubs and trees dug up too.
Once the soil and paving was being taken away from the garden we could really see the space, which now looks much more open and larger.
Next, we delivered the first crate of Egyptian Limestone paving slabs. These came in five different sizes, and are a beautiful stone. You could almost imagine a pharoah walking over them. We took the slabs into the garden, ready for paving. We also brought in a 6ft trellis and two smaller pieces which would be installed along with the paving the following week.
As the paving started being laid, we could really see the change to the garden. It really lightens it up, and definitely gives the wow factor, as it is so beautiful.
By the end of the second week the paving was pretty much finished. The timber posts have been installed, ready for the trellis to be attached. This will act as a screen as you walk into the garden from the back gate, which will also act as the bin store, so that they are not visible from the windows.
The following week the new borders were prepared and planted, and the trellis were attached to the posts. Final touches were adding a thick layer of mulch to the new beds and giving it a good clean down.
We finished this garden on a really beautiful autumn day. It was fresh and cool in the morning with lots of sunshine – the perfect way to end the week. It’s such a transformation, from the dark, dank, small space into a light and airy haven.
