Here we have a video of a recent fence installation for a client in Harold Hill, Essex. He was very happy with the work carried out and is now looking for a quote to carry out some landscaping in his garden. We carry out fence installations and repairs in the East London area.
Garden Decking Extras
Garden decking extras. Adding a few extras to your decking such as built in seating or planters can make a tremendous difference to your garden. Such features immediately enhance the beauty and functionality of your decking, while maximizing available space. Why not add in some pretty timber benches along the sides? This helps the transition from house to garden, while providing valuable additional seating that is perfect for al fresco entertaining. Inbuilt seating takes up far less space than a conventional table and chairs, and also has the advantage of being able to seat more people at any one time. Wooden benches evoke a sense of age less tradition, and look brilliant with any house style. A contrasting shade of wood can be very eye catching, while co-coordinating shades makes the space seem even larger. Darker tones can add a sense of warmth on cooler days. Existing features such as trees besides the decking can be enhanced by placing built in benches around it. Some built in planters provide an ideal way to grow sweet smelling and culinary herbs, or colourful annuals to brighten up al fresco dining. Built at waist height, planters can avoid the need for bending making it easier for anyone who is disabled to enjoy their garden. Steps provide additional interest and allow the installation of multi-level decking. The number of steps depends very much on the gradient, especially if your garden is sloping. Safety is obviously paramount as it is essential to avoid anyone falling down the steps and hurting themselves. Handrails are essential, while different shading at the edges of steps will help distinguish where one step ends and another starts. Contrasting textures are another way of combining safety with visual interest. At night, LED lighting beside each step will provide safety as well as creating a very pretty, twinkling, eye-catching image. End posts and handrails provide lots of opportunities for individuality, creating curves or shaped ends. Adding a fir cone shape or a circular globe gives hints of heritage, of age, as they are traditional garden styles. For something more contemporary, try squares or blocks. No one ever has enough storage space, no matter how big your house and garden. This is where built in decking features can really make an impact. Just consider the amount of space that exists underneath steps or under benches. If you would like to discuss a project please get in touch via email on office@eastlondonlandscapes.com or call our office on to arrange a free consultation.
Love Your Garden? London Events to Visit in 2016
If you love your garden and are passionate about all things gardening here are some events in London taking place this year that may tickle your fancy. RHS on Tour. The RHS is joining up with the London Farmer’s Market and others for a number of RHS on Tour events in 2016. There will be stands offering garden advice, plants to buy, talks and craft workshops. This will be mixed with local independent food producers and a busy market. This is a free event. For more information www.rhs.org.uk. Dates for London are: Parliament Hill – 30th April Blackheath – 15th May Colombia Road Flower Market – 19th June Lambeth – 16th & 17th July Marylebone – 11th September Guided Walks Around London – from April to October. Join a guided walk around the beautiful gardens of London. They will uncover some hidden beauties. Meet at the City Information centre which is opposite St Paul’s Cathedral. For more information www.citygardenwalks.com. Chelsea Physic Garden – open until 31st October 2016 on Tuesdays to Fridays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Tucked away beside the Thames the garden is a celebration of the beauty and importance of plants. For more information www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk. Chelsea Fringe, London – May 21st to June 12th. This is an alternative garden festival; talks and events, walks, community growing, botanical art and outdoor performances. www.chelseafringe.com for some more information. RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London – May 24th to 28th. One of the most popular events of the garden calendar year. Lots of fantastic show gardens to see for inspiration and ideas. www.rhs.org.uk for more information. Open Garden Squares Weekend – 18th to 19th June – A chance to explore over 200 private, secret and little known gardens across 27 London boroughs. Gardens will range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental, and include private gardens, roof gardens, and community allotments. For more information www.opensquares.org. Grow London – June 24th to 26th. This is a contemporary garden fair with ideas on transforming urban spaces. For more information www.growlondon.com. RHS London Harvest Festival, London – 4th to 5th October. As the gardening season draws to a close a chance to celebrate everything autumn. For more information www.rhs.org.uk.