
Moving large trees is not easy
So you are thinking about landscaping your garden.
With programs like Ground Force, who transform a disaster area into a work of art in 2 days, inspiring people to attempt landscaping projects, it is worth mentioning that there are quite a few things to consider before taking such a step.
Firstly, not taking anything away from Alan Titchmarsh and the guys at Ground Force, it will take an enormous amount of planning, time, disruption and effort to get a garden landscaped. At Gibbons Gardening, we make sure you know the disruption that will happen and the potential mess – it is after all a major construction job.
Then of course there is the design.
What are you looking to achieve from this major work? It is vital to have a vision at the planning stage. At Gibbons Gardening, we really take time to discuss your objectives and goals, take a full brief and then commit effort to designing the effect you are looking to achieve. We will also offer advise on the concept as we have seen many different ideas over the years.
After this, we move into the planning stage. This is where Gibbons Gardening are highly skilled. Getting plant and machinery into the appropriate place and the right time is an art form in itself – more like a precision military manoeuvre than a landscaping project. If there are any major works or pieces of the overall design, like sculptures, features, pools and ponds etc, these need to be planned and delivered at the right time in the most appropriate manner, then positioned with extreme care – all taken in our stride as we have done this type of work many times before.
Buying mature trees that instantly change the perspective of the grounds can be problematic as trees are notoriously difficult to manoeuvre and are extremely fragile and also very heavy; however we do this very regularly and have lots of experience in this field.
Also, choosing plants and shrubs that will provide the coverage and effect you are looking for is vital to the whole project. Making sure the plants cover the area, but not go wild and swamp the effect is very important. Consideration must be given to the ongoing maintenance of the area and making sure the colour scheme matches the idea.
The ultimate goal is to create you a very special, unique garden that you will enjoy for many years to come.
So whilst Alan and the team do a great job, don’t leave your landscaping project to chance – call in the experts and get the job done right from the start – after all you are living with this creation for years to come – call Gibbons Gardening now for a consultation.