Design

Bringing your dreams to life and guiding you through the many decisions that need to be made en route to your perfect garden isn’t easy. Wherever you are in the Garstang, Preston, Lancaster and surrounding areas, The Country Gardener will work with you to translate your desires into a practical design creating your ideal outside living space where you and your family can relax, entertain or play.

Think of your garden as an extension of the living space in your house - another room. It should also reflect your individual style, personality and complement your house - something to be proud of! A well designed garden can also be a huge asset to a property and can add considerably to its value.

There are many features that add character and individuality to a garden such as water features, ponds, rockeries, decking, patios and paths. Simple things such as well kept lawns, weed free borders and garden design that is well thought out and easy on the eye, make a good garden into a dream garden. Knowing where paths and patios should be and the right materials to use to give you the desired effect is crucial. We not only now where to build the paths and patios, we can also recommend and supply the best materials for the job. So, whether it’s a traditional or contemporary style garden you want, we can help you choose the right combination of features and styles to give you the garden you desire.

Having agreed the design or size and position of each of the features in the garden, we will provide a written estimate of the work to be undertaken. The estimate will include a detailed specification of the work and the materials to be used. During the project our team will work with you to ensure you are happy with each stage of the plan.

The Country Gardener specialises in low maintenance residential gardens including:

  • Maintenance of patios and pathways
  • Construction of patios and pathways
  • Raised Beds
  • Rockeries, rock and gravel areas
  • Alpine, Woodland, Cottage, Wildlife and Vegetable gardens
  • Ponds, streams and water features
  • Fences, screens, trellis, pergolas and archways
  • Building of fences, walls, raised beds, screens
  • Lawn areas from seed or turf
  • Laying of lawns
  • Low maintenance beds covered with permeable membrane and gravels, slate or bark mulches
  • Wherever possible we use local suppliers to ensure that we provide quality materials and this enables the project to progress as quickly as possible.

Plants and Planting

The Country Gardener deals with a number of specialist nurseries who grow their own plants on site and which have been tested for our harsher northern climate.

We can supply and plant:

  • Trees, shrubs, hedges
  • Herbaceous Perennials and climbers
  • Alpines
  • Bulbs, grasses and bamboo
  • Summer and winter bedding
  • Window boxes, tubs and hanging baskets
  • Lawns in various grades of turf