CONSTRUCTION
These series of images were all taken during construction and illustrate the type of work that goes into a project. It is often the amount of time spent during a project that dictates how pleased you will be with your garden in 10 years time…
Steel reinforcing prior to concrete being poured 
This series shows the work involved in a simple pond 
Hand-shaping planting shelves 
Lining with sand over a protective membrane stops stones piercing pond liner 
Second liner over the sand 
Butyl liner in, extra protective membrane in place, backing filling with soil 
Pond ready for planting, observation deck completed 
Most retaining walls will require a solid structural 'inner' wall behind the face 
Weep-holes and reinforcing bars ensure water can drain and wall is permanently stable 
Facing the wall, in this case with reclaimed York walling stone 
Ponds often require absolute rigidity with reinforced concrete bases. 
During construction 
Pond now rendered prior to water-proofing being applied 
Black water-proofing visually hides pump and hoses 
Drainage solutions in a very water-logged area being converted into a new driveway 
Trees with TPO's require careful observance of local authority guidelines 
Gravel stabilisation sheeting 
Oak pergola in place prior to paving 
Soak-away solutions - stage one: dig a hole 
Fitting Polystorm soakaway crates 
Membrane stops ingress of soil before backfilling 
Most paving we install is laid onto a compacted limestone scalpings base 
Laying Travertine onto a pre-installed concrete base 
Block paving in progress 
Some days require a tent! 
Block and beam flooring on an elevated terrace 
Setting out for a large brick circle within a landscape design 
Setting radius for fan pattern 
Brick edges set onto a concrete base in a rose garden 
Indian Sandstone copings forming an arch top 
Mid-way through construction of a reclaimed York and brick wall 
Reclaimed York lintel being hoisted into place
