A garden renovation project could bring your overgrown garden back to life or introduce new elements into your existing garden to better complement your lifestyle.
A typical garden renovation process will involve clearing away overgrowth, some garden design and planning, introducing new planting, and perhaps some element of hardscaping.
Our experienced and highly qualified garden designer, Sam McKay, works with small projects and large garden designs. She will provide inspiration for your garden renovation and manage it through to completion.
In this blog, we will explain the garden renovation process so you can decide whether a makeover is right for your outdoor space.
First steps
We always need to visit your garden to conduct a site survey before we start any gardening project.
Before we can make any suggestions, we need to understand the scale of the project. We also need to check the dimensions of your outside space, assess soil types and identify areas of light and shade to ensure that any plants that we introduce during the renovation will thrive in your garden.
We will discuss all the aspects of the project with you to ensure that we understand your requirements.
What is involved in a professional garden makeover?
The garden makeover process involves restoring what is already there and introducing some new elements. Step by step, we will transform your garden into a beautiful and usable oasis for you and your family to enjoy.
Reinstating original borders
Borders can quickly become overgrown, losing their definition and planting layout.
Our first step is to clear away weeds and any other overgrowth to reveal the original design of the border beneath.
We will salvage plants and shrubs if possible and rejuvenate the borders with fresh planting.
Creating new borders and raised planters
If you wish, we can dig up some new borders or add raised planters for easy gardening or for growing vegetables.
We can introduce new plant varieties that will thrive in your garden’s conditions.
Improving your soil
Excellent soil is the foundation of a successful garden, and we will nourish your freshly dug planting areas with compost and garden mulch.
The hard landscaping process
We will repair existing pathways and patios, or create new ones, to enhance your garden’s design and functionality. The hard landscaping process will be carried out by a landscaping team of contractors we know and trust.
Top tips to keep your garden healthy
Once your garden renovation is complete, we will devise planting schedules and maintenance guidelines for you so that you will know how to keep your garden thriving and under control for years to come.
How long does a garden renovation project take?
The length of time it will take to restore the beauty of your garden will depend on the size of your garden and the nature of the work to be done. Extensive planting or hard landscaping, such as patios, water features, and paths, will take longer than simply clearing overgrown vegetation.
We will discuss the timescale in depth with you before starting work so that you know exactly what to expect.
Contact Fellside Design for your garden renovation
We can help with large and small renovation projects. We are happy to work on your concept or to devise one for you based on your specifications. You can find examples of Sam’s work on our website here.
Why not contact Fellside Garden Design to discuss a garden makeover? Whatever the complexity of your projects or the size of your budget, we are keen to work with you.
