Winter Garden Checklist

Here is our winter garden checklist for preparing your garden for winter. We tend to not spend as much time in our gardens during the winter. However with the cold weather we do still need to take care of it to keep it in good condition ready for the spring. Here are some tips and advice to protect your garden over the winter.

Keep your Patios and Paths Clear

These can become slippery in the cold weather with the build up of fallen leaves, moss, frost and maybe a sprinkling of snow. Blow or sweep the area regularly to clear away any fallen leaves and debris and try to keep the area clean. Scatter some salt or grit when frosty to avoid the area becoming slippery.

Container Plants

You need to protect your containers plants from the cold weather as the frosts can damage the roots. Move them against a sheltering wall and cluster them together for added protection. Add fleece or straw to the containers. To avoid waterlogging from all the rain you may need to lay the posts on their side.

Border Plants

These are able to fair better than your container plants but they still need a little TLC. Add compost or bark chippings to your beds to feed and insulate the soil.

If the snow does come knock it off from your plants as the lack of light and weight can cause severe damage.

Trees

Your trees and shrubs should be ok over the winter if they are established. For less established or smaller trees or shrubs you can put them in fleece bags for extra protection. Add some bark chippings around the roots. Now is not the time for any pruning or trimming as it could cause damage in the cold weather.

Lawns

Try to stay off the grass as much as possible during the winter as walking on a frosted lawn could damage the grass.

Protect Your Outdoor Water Supply

Try to avoid burst pipes on your outdoor taps by making sure that faucets are drained and fully insulated. This also includes any water features you have. Remember to pack away any sprinkler systems you have ready for the summer.

Tools

Before packing away your tools for the winter give them a good clean. Carry out any maintenance needed at this point so they are ready for use in the spring.

Garden Furniture

Cover up your garden furniture to avoid any rust or mould. If you can move them into a garage or shed for full protection.

Wildlife

Now is a really important time to help the wildlife. You can support them by putting out nuts and seeds on bird tables or feeders. You could even make a bug hotel.

So that is your winter garden checklist. Time to wrap up warm and get prepared.

Landscape Gardening

Landscape Gardening is our passion here at East London Landscapes Ltd, we love the feeling of being able to create beautiful gardens for our clients and to see how much joy our landscaping services bring to so many families.

Whether you want a garden tailored for parties, or children, or just a nice quiet place to relax, our landscape gardening services will meet all your expectations and more!

Our team of highly skilled landscape professionals are very tidy and most importantly punctual with given timescales.

We offer free honest advice, and our aim is to supply you with the best solutions to any problem you may have. We offer a free visit to your home at a time that is convenient for you and a quote for the work. We are prompt, reliable and friendly with a high standard of customer care.

At East London Landscapes we carry out full garden makeovers, and landscaping in East London. We can construct garden decking, erect garden fencing, lay beautiful patios and paving, install driveways, and lay real and artificial lawns. If you are looking to have a completely new garden we offer the whole package allowing you to create the garden of your dreams.

We offer all our customers a one to one service, from the first site visit to the finished garden, we never forget how important our clients are.

For more information about our services and to arrange a free consultation and quote with one of our friendly team please email us at office@eastlondonlandscapes.com or call or 020 3633 6413.

Based in Walthamstow we offer landscape gardening in Walthamstow, Wanstead, Leytonstone, Leyton, Woodford, Stratford, Docklands, Hackney, Forest Gate, East Ham, Bow, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Whitechapel, Clapton, Chingford, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell and other surrounding towns in East London.

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I couldn't have asked for more from Chris, James and Mario and the amazing job they have just completed on our flat garden. Chris was responsive from the beginning and understood the brief, which has been delivered to a level beyond our expectations. Our tired garden space has become a little oasis in East London to enjoy for years to come. The team were punctual, respectful, trustworthy and very tidy - everything you want in a professional service. 100% recommended. Thank you Chris and team!

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We are extremely happy with the workmanship of the landscaping in our garden. Chris and James were very professional and tidy. I highly recommend.

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We needed our decking done after a building project. I googled decking, East London, and up came East London Landscapes. All the reviews here, along with many images on the website showing lots of relevant experience helped reassure they were the right company to get in touch with. From first contact and visit to completion, Christian, James and the team were a pleasure to deal with, really know their work, we were completely reassured the project was in safe hands, and they weren't the most expensive quote! Really pleased with the end result, no hesitation in recommending . They completed decking and fencing installation, and a base for our shed.

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I needed my garden newly landscaped as I had unfortunately been targeted by some dodgy gardeners, lesson learned! I googled local landscapers and decided to go with East London Landscapes, what can I say the best decision I made. Chris and his team were punctual, efficient, professional and made me feel confident that I would get the perfect garden I always wanted. Every morning Chris would go through what had been done and what they was doing that day making sure I was happy with the works carried out, nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

You will not be disappointed.

I am so happy with the bespoke timber fence and bin storage area Christian and team built for me and they were an absolute pleasure to have around. Can echo the other reviews - they were polite, efficient, professional, communicative and nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again - Highly recommend.

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It was a pleasure to have this company work for me. Not only is my property's front approach smart and obviously high quality, the guys were absolute gentlemen. They worked diligently, professionally and effectively and transformed the approach to my house into one of which I'm proud. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Sharon Eden

Chris and his guys have done an excellent job in redoing our garden. I had a full makeover; fences, patio, sleepers and lawn. Everything done to the highest standard. They did not use panels to do the fence but built it on the spot as we wanted it and everything for a reasonable price. They kept everything tidy and on schedule.

Lorenzo Fabrizi

Christian put my mind at rest from start to finish. Fantastic service.

Judith Wilkes

Chris and his team were great. Friendly, prompt and took great care. They cleared my jungle of a garden in record time, laid turf and a patio and now it's a lovely haven to come home to. They took away all the debris and tidied up each night. I would definitely recommend East London Landscapes.

Lynsey Neale

My Garden is completely transformed and looks fantastic now thanks to Christian and the team.

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Sarah Bowles

With my house being a mid terrace and the amount of work I wanted done at the back I was concerned about the mess this would cause. The amount of care and tidiness throughout the job was outstanding. Thanks very much Chris.

Catherine Thomas

I thought Christian and the team were very professional. They completed the work in the timescale they gave and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Claire & John Golding

Really, really thrilled with my new garden and wouldn't hesitate to recommend East London Landscapes. Chris and his team were both professional and really lovely to deal with. Chris understood instantly what I wanted and was able to come up with great ideas when I was obviously flailing. Have raved about them to all my friends and will definitely use for any future work.

Rosslyn McNair

Christian and the team completely overhauled our garden and did an amazing job - I can't believe it's the same space! They worked incredibly fast, were very friendly and courteous and tidied up the house each day so we didn't have to come home to a messy space. I also felt completely comfortable heading off to work and letting them get on with it. I've already recommended them to several friends too. I can't wait for summer to properly enjoy my beautiful garden now..

Olivia Power

Very happy to review this company who recently completed a great decking job at the rear of my property. From the first visit I was convinced that Christian would be the right person to do the work. He is very knowledgeable in his field, gave great advice with absolutely no pressure whatsoever and more important I felt confident in his ability.

Tricia & Jamie Harding

East London Landscapes recently completed an entire overhaul of our garden. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results - a beautiful garden that we can’t wait to use. The attention to detail from Chris and his team was fantastic, even down to talking everything through with our neighbours. A really thorough and professional job, and we’ll be using East London Landscapes again when we need our front garden sorted out. Thanks so much!

C Evans

Chris transformed our garden and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. He was a pleasure to deal with - from getting a quote, to design ideas, to tidying up at the end - it was a really smooth process. East London Landscapes are highly recommended.

Duncan Golestani

Great service and really reliable - the work was done on time and to a very high standard. We're really pleased with our new lawn, which looks lovely!

Leonie

East London Landscapes provided a great service. They were very tidy and respectful all the way through. Would definitely use again and would highly recommend.

N Wilson

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Chris and his friendly, professional team cleared our lumpy, messy, partially grassed lawn and laid slate to create a beautiful terrace. They were always on time, worked incredibly hard and efficiently, charged a fair price and were a real pleasure to have around. I recommend them without reservation!

Barbara James

Washington

Excellent job, excellent workmanship

Christian and his team stripped our back garden and landscaped a beautiful new one including a decked area, pergola, gravel garden, path and raised vegetable beds. They also laid a new lawn (complete with metal edging) and treated the flower beds ready for planting in the spring. We are extremely happy with the work done and we would thoroughly recommend them.

Thomas Evans

Los Angeles

Great ! Garden Designs and Maintenance

At last a company that does what they say! Cannot fault this company. On contacting them via email they came back to me and arranged to come out and fix my fence. Very professional both Chris who came to do the work and also Joanne in the office. I would have no fear of recommending them.

Helen Still

California

Done Wonderful front yard transformation

I am really happy with the fencing and Chris and his team were really professional, polite and made sure that I was involved with the process so I got the fencing I really wanted. The finishing touches were great.