Yardley, in east Birmingham, is known for inter-war semis and bungalows with long gardens, mature trees and a good many conifers, plus the Old Village conservation area. A long garden is a real asset. We landscape across Yardley, covering clearing, levels, patios, paths, lawns, fencing, borders, walls and steps, all planned as one design.
Smaller tasks are fine as well as total rebuilds. When we are done, the waste leaves with us, and the garden is tidy and ready to use. Tell us how you use the garden now and how you would like to, and we will plan around that.
Yardley's long gardens can end up as an unused strip of grass, with the far end forgotten. We prefer to use the whole length. A terrace by the house, a lawn in the middle, then a hidden seat, a vegetable bed or a play area further down gives you a reason to walk to the bottom and enjoy it. A simple trail of interest does it.
Paths guide the eye and the feet, and a gentle curve or change of surface breaks a long view into stages. Borders along the sides add colour and soften the fence lines. This approach makes a long, narrow garden feel designed rather than left over, and it helps with upkeep too. It is a straightforward idea that works on almost any plot.
Conifers and big trees are common in Yardley, and over time they can crowd a garden, shading the lawn and starving the borders. Before we landscape, we look at what is overgrown and what should stay. Pruning, lifting or removing is something we do ourselves, so the clearing and the building can be planned together. We agree the plan with you before anything is cut.
Opening up a dark corner often changes the whole garden. Once there is light, grass grows, planting thrives and a patio becomes a pleasant place to sit. Where trees stay, we keep digging off the main roots and choose surfaces and plants that cope with their shade and dryness. Plants in the dry shade of conifers need careful choosing, and we advise on that.
Bungalow gardens in Yardley often want level, easy access: wide paths, gentle steps and a patio close to the doors. Semis may suit a more varied layout. Part of Yardley sits in a conservation area, where tree work may need consent, so check early. We also cover Acocks Green and Stechford, and we remove all waste at the end.
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.
Give it a purpose: a seat, a vegetable bed, a play space or a shed area, linked to the house by a path. Once there is somewhere to go, the whole length of the garden gets used. It is a simple change.
Yes. We can build wide, level paths, gentle ramps or shallow steps with handrails where wanted, and a patio close to the doors, so the garden is comfortable and safe for everyone to use. Safe access matters. We keep it discreet.
In a conservation area, you usually need to tell the council before pruning or removing a tree. Check with them first, and we can then plan any tree work and the landscaping around what is permitted. Rules are worth checking first.
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.
