Whether you
have a small yet charming garden or you own acres of stunning greenery, there
may come a time when an update is needed. From stained patio tiles to cracked
fences, it’s clear to see when a garden is suffering from wear and tear, and
after a scorching summer or bitter winter, these signs are likely to be even
more prominent.
When
renovating your garden, it’s important to consider the space carefully and
think about what you’d like to achieve, as well as what your budget is for
achieving it. Perhaps you’re prepared to invest in a complete garden makeover,
or maybe you just want to have a bit of a spruce up. Whatever your plans, it’s
important to have these clear in your head so that you know exactly what route
your garden project is going to go down.
However,
whilst your involvement in this project is crucial, there are plenty of
professionals you can hire to cut your job in half. Not only will experts in
relevant industries be able to offer you expert advice, but they will also give
your project momentum, ensuring it gets off the ground and runs smoothly
throughout.
To bring
your garden renovation project to life, we’ve made a list of some key services
you can rely on along with how these could help you.
Bring your garden to life with landscaping
services
If you’re
looking to orchestrate a full garden transformation, hiring a professional
landscaper will undoubtedly be worth it. The late Rosemary Verey, an
accomplished garden designer, once said ‘True gardening is as much about the
bones of a garden as its planting.’ In other words, in order to create a truly
stunning and functional outdoor space, it’s important to dig beneath the
surface. From paths and patios to lighting and water features, the perfect
garden has multiple aspects besides plants and flowers and in addition to
creating beauty, it’s essential to establish structure to ensure a garden is
practical.
This is
where a landscaper will play a pivotal role as they’ll have experience working
with a variety of different garden spaces. They’ll know how to make the most of
the space available, and most importantly, they’ll be able to arrange your
garden in a way that suits your requirements and design preferences.
Whilst a
landscaper will direct the renovation of your garden, your involvement is
crucial. After all, it’s your garden, and a landscaper won’t be able to create
an area that appeals to you without some guidance.
To ensure
you end up with the garden of your dreams, we’ve made a list of things you can
do to streamline the landscaping process.
Do your research
If you want
to update your garden but are coming up short on the ideas front, research is
essential to get a feel for what you want. Garden centres, public gardens,
flower shows and even friends’ gardens are great places to draw inspiration
from and will help you begin to create a picture of what you want your new
garden to look like.
If you’re
someone with an artistic streak, creating mood boards and perhaps doing a few
rough sketches will give your landscaper some visuals to work with, ensuring
your garden matches up closely to your expectations. Lastly, it’s important to
analyse your garden space carefully, taking into account its size and what you
use it for.
Being aware
of any space restrictions when it comes to your garden is crucial as, while you
may have an image of your dream garden in your head, certain adjustments may
have to be made to guarantee all available space is being used effectively and
your garden doesn’t look too cluttered.
Make a note of specific things you want done
Whilst
you’ll want your new garden to look stunning overall, it’s likely that there
are a few specific elements you want to prioritise. Perhaps your garden decking
has seen better days, or maybe you want to install a shed to make your garden
more practical. Whatever your specifications are, you’ll need to establish
these sooner rather than later so they can be communicated to your landscape
designer from the get-go. Being transparent about your expectations is the only
way to ensure your garden ticks all your boxes, and the more specific you are,
the more likely you are to be satisfied with the end result.
Establish your budget
When hiring
landscape designers, one thing that’s likely to be at the forefront of your
mind is the cost. Garden renovations don’t necessarily come cheap and to ensure
you’re not agreeing to something you can’t afford, it’s important to firmly
establish your budget prior to contacting a professional landscaper.
Beginning a
project just to find out half way through that you can’t afford it would be a
nightmare to say the least, so ensure you know the exact limitations of your
budget to guarantee your garden renovation can go ahead as planned. A reputable
landscaper will be able to analyse the work that needs doing in conjunction
with your budget, and they’ll likely be able to tell you straight away if the
project is feasible. If not, this will give you the opportunity to opt for a
cheaper gardening service or alternatively, you can make amendments to your
landscaping plans to make it affordable.
Choose a time wisely
It is often
suggested that the best time to redesign your outdoors is in the winter as this
is when plants are dormant and easier to work around. That being said, summer
is when our gardens see the most use, so it may be an idea to plan your
renovation in the warmer months so that you can see exactly how the space would
be used. Whatever time you choose, ensure it’s during a period that is
convenient for you and once you’ve agreed on a time frame, you can sit back and
watch as professional landscapers transform your lacklustre plot into a
beautiful, blossoming garden.
Need garden waste removed? Rely on small skip
hire
Whether
you’ve hired a landscaper or taken a DIY approach to renovating your garden,
it’s likely you’ll be left with a mound of garden waste to dispose of- but
what’s the most efficient way to rid yourself of it?
Many waste
disposal companies supply skips in a variety of different shapes and sizes, and
this is the perfect receptacle to store garden waste. You can load your skip up
with more or less all types of garden waste and rubble and once it’s full, a
waste disposal expert will collect it and ensure that all your rubbish is
disposed of responsibly.
Although
some councils offer a garden waste collection service, this often comes with a
small fee and, if you have accumulated lots of building waste as well as green
waste during your project, it’s unlikely that this will be collected. One of
the great things about skips is that they are suitable for lots of different
types of waste and further to this, they offer a safe storage place for waste.
Items such as bricks, timber decking panels and paving stones could be
potentially dangerous if not properly disposed of, and this is where a skip
offers the perfect solution.
When it
comes to renovating a garden, updating the space is only half the battle. Your
project will only truly be complete when everything has been cleared away and
you can really see what the space is like and with this in mind, waste
management services are crucial to the process. Hiring a skip is the perfect
way to rid your garden of waste in one fell swoop, and when you rely on an
eco-conscious company, you can guarantee your waste has been disposed of
correctly.
Restoring land with reclamation services
When it
comes to outdoor renovations, it’s not just gardens that can be updated. If you
own a plot of land that’s currently in poor condition, why not rely on land
reclamation services to restore it back to its former glory?
From
creating agricultural land to engineering golf courses, you can transform your
piece of land into more or less anything you want, all you need to do is hire a
company with the right machinery at their disposal. Using excavators and other
equipment, professionals in the industry will be able to turn disused fields
into profitable assets for you.
From plant hire to waste management, Graham
Churchill Plant Ltd is a waste disposal company that offers it all
At Graham
Churchill Plant Ltd, we specialise in waste management and can provide a broad
range of services for both domestic and commercial clients. Whether you require
micro digger hire services, or you want to hire a skip
for your upcoming garden renovation, our products are
varied to suit different projects, ensuring no job is too big or indeed too
small for us to handle.
To discuss
our waste recycling methods with a member of our team, contact us
today and update your garden with
Graham Churchill Plant Ltd.
