Landkey
This is an example of work done on a cottage garden in Landkey
The existing patio was low to the ground and only created a small ridge to the adjacent drive. This resulted in easily catching the side of it and therefore the first priority was to create a taller boundary between the two.
The existing patio was firstly uplifted, especially as it was sinking. This was originally to be replaced with a decked area and some of the slabs used to create a path to a washing line.
This plan was changed to create both a decked area and a new patio area.
Firstly a retaining wall alongside the drive was built which made a level area for the patio. This was followed by a wall between the decked area and the new patio area, made from bradstone, hollowed out to provide a planting area.
The patio was created from using the same slabs as before, but laying a cement/sand 4:1 mix to avoid it sinking in the future.
The decking was made from pre-weatherproofed timber in single lengths to avoid unnecessary joins.
To finish off posts were erected and a thick rope chain was added.
The work was well liked and many further jobs have been completed for this customer.
