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