Shirley is known for long back gardens, and a long garden brings its own questions. How do you make the far end feel part of the garden rather than a forgotten strip? We provide landscaping in Shirley that answers that question, planning a route and a sequence of spaces so that the whole length gets used and enjoyed.
Your plot may have conifers, tall hedges and a lawn that has seen better days. We deal with each of these in turn, build the patio, path and fencing carefully, and take away every bit of waste when we leave. You can choose a full redesign or one part of it.
The simplest way to use a long Shirley garden is to divide it into zones. A patio near the house for eating and sitting, a lawn in the middle and a quieter planted area or vegetable bed at the far end give each part its own purpose. Paths and low planting separate them without closing the view. The most attractive long gardens usually have a clear purpose for each section.
We build the route first, then position everything around it. A path that curves slightly keeps the eye moving and stops the garden looking like a corridor. Because inter-war and later homes in Shirley have generous plots, there is usually room for all of this without crowding, and for storage or a shed tucked out of sight. A few strong shrubs at the far end finish the view nicely, and make the walk down the path worth taking.
Conifers and tall hedges are common along Shirley boundaries. They offer privacy and shelter but also take light and moisture from the lawn and borders. We can reduce them to a sensible height, take them out where they have outgrown the space, or replace them with fencing or a lower hedge that is easier to look after. Whichever you pick, the cuttings are loaded and taken away so the lawn is clear and ready to use again.
Long gardens mean long boundaries, so a fence replacement is a bigger undertaking than it looks. We set out the line accurately, dig posts in firmly and keep panels level where the ground changes. Along a shared boundary we suggest speaking to your neighbour first, since a friendly word beforehand usually makes the whole job smoother. Fixing posts well along that distance makes the fence look straight and keeps it standing through storms.
A long lawn takes a lot of use. We level it, improve the soil where it is thin and lay fresh turf or seed so it comes back thick and even. For landscaping in Shirley, that groundwork matters more than anything. We also work in Solihull, Hall Green and Monkspath, so get in touch and we will visit to measure up.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
Break it into zones with a patio, a lawn and a planted or productive area at the far end, linked by a path that curves slightly. Planting and low screens divide the space without closing it off. We would walk the garden with you and suggest a layout.
Yes. We mark out the line, set the posts firmly and fit panels level, even where the ground rises or falls. If the fence is shared, we suggest agreeing the work with your neighbour. Old panels and posts are removed and taken away at the end.
Often, yes. A thin lawn usually needs levelling, better soil or less shade rather than more seed alone. We prepare the ground properly, then lay turf or seed so it establishes evenly. We would look at why it is patchy first, because that decides the fix.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
