Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises By Simon Read & Niall-James Convery; Business reporters, BBC News, Published 26 May https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57247757 This kind of headline can strike fear into the hearts of consumers and the business that rely on them. But what’s the truth behind the headline? Should you be worried about…
What do landscapers and car salesmen have in common? Actually, probably lots, but one thing that unites them in particular is a general distrust of the industry as a whole. It’s sad but understandable that this is the case, as I have had many conversation with clients who come to us because a builder has…
Before and After
Landscaper Alasdair Macdonald with our lovely Client T Jefford Landscaping Garden Sketches
As landscapers we are often asked to price to create lawn areas using both natural and artificial turf. However, whilst we have laid over 700 square meters of natural turf this year, we haven’t laid any artificial lawns for a while. So why is that? One product is not superior to the other, and artificial…
One of the first questions garden owners want to know when they call us is : How much does a patio cost? Although this is a very difficult question to answer, I will try to do my best here to explain some general pricing guidelines. The renovation of a garden is much like renovating any…
St Wilfred’s Primary school came to us with a very specific brief. They wanted a pond for the school grounds. It needed to be a safe area presenting minimum risk, as it would not be fenced off from the playground, however it also needed to be accessible for lessons so the children could learn about…
As homeowners, we spend thousands of pounds transforming the interior of our homes, selecting the perfect mix of furniture, tones, materials and accents. Some of us are bold, others more traditional, but all of us will put a unique stamp on our modern ‘caves’. However, when it comes to the garden, most people will throw…
April is National Stress Awareness and one of the recognised strategies to manage stress and improve mental health is spending time in Nature. There’s even a word for it – Ecotherapy, which is defined by Mind.org as… “…a way of improving your wellbeing and self-esteem by spending time in nature. This can include physical exercise…
We contacted Jeffords as we needed a complete conversion of a large soulless space into a seaside garden. They proposed design options, we chose one. The complete job was done to timetable and to estimate. We couldn’t be happier with the end result. Their staff were personable, and there was minimum disruption, all things considered.…
