My aim is to improve the look and use of your garden. This can range from general maintenance to re-design, from simple changes to hard and soft landscaping projects. All enquires for work are welcome – BIG and SMALL. The good thing is, landscaping and garden improvement doesn’t have to cost the earth!
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‘An Indian sandstone tiered patio, set within an oak frame – developing a 19th century garden!’
Customer feedback: “I am absolutely delighted with the landscaping John has done for me. We worked together on the design which evolved over the past year. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
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‘A modern, curved, and horizontal slatted fence, completed with a custom gate – giving privacy to an open front garden‘
Customer feedback: “John’s excellent workmanship has enhanced my living area and brought a sense of much needed calm to mine and my daughter’s living environment.“
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‘A composite decking and full plastic frame, built using only stainless steel fittings – making use of a previously unusable top-tier of a garden’
Customer feedback: “John did a great job levelling an area of our rear garden to make it suitable for an area of decking, and paving, which he then installed very carefully and professionally, with excellent attention to detail. The overall result is very pleasing and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John for future work.”
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‘A striking design with a 3m x 3m European oak frame, inset with Portuguese porcelain tiles – transforming a courtyard garden!’
Customer feedback: “What a transformation. It was just what I was hoping for. Thanks for all your hard work on what was a tricky project to build.”
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‘A selection of some of the smaller projects I carry out – it doesn’t have to cost the earth to improve the look and use of a garden space‘
Projects: Clear and rebuild planter boxes, create compacted gravel paths, decking clean and oil, replace rotten fence with new gate, patio clean and seal.
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‘Extended patio areas linked by a path – handprints made by the family for a personal touch’
Customer feedback: “Thanks for all your hard work and for solving any problems professionally and clearly as you went along. We’re all really pleased with our larger usable patio area.”
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‘Extending and repairing a tricky patio area, plus the addition of a hot tub base – what more could you ask for!’
Customer feedback: “We love our new patio and would definitely recommend John. He knows what he is doing and is able to stop issues. He takes time to explain in detail and present suitable options.”
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‘Two large L-shaped oak sleeper planter boxes – improving a courtyard garden planting space’
Customer feedback: “John worked really hard to dismantle and replace my old, rotten oak sleeper planters for new ones. He made excellent suggestions to improve the overall look of the new planters and to increase their longevity and I’m very pleased with the quality of his work.“
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‘I also carry out maintenance and tidying, hedge cutting, allotment preparation, and tree work – simple and cost effective ways to improve the garden space’
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‘An extended and improved patio with colour matched pavers, plus planter boxes, finished with golden decorative gravel – summer evenings await!’
Customer feedback: “Job well done, very happy and highly recommend. Thanks John.”
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‘An redesigned decking build for a rotten and unusable area – part one of an ongoing project to make this garden more accessible and enjoyable’
Customer feedback: “Would have no hesitation in highly recommending John. Did a really nice job of my decking area and lots of great suggestions for future ongoing projects. Knowledgeable, friendly and hardworking. Completed everything on time and on budget! Will definitely book again.”
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‘A modern and contemporary ‘Seville’ porcelain patio – ready for a fire-pit and some social gatherings’
Customer feedback: “After several other quotes to add a patio at the top of our garden, the first meeting with John I knew no one else was right for the job. Not only did he understand my vision, he also made suggestions how to improve the design aesthetically to make it work best for the space and enhance the overall look.”
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‘Raised decking repair and restoration – perfect for those summer evenings’
Customer feedback: “John has worked on our garden several times. He is extremely hard working and conscientious. He is very flexible, listens carefully and gives helpful suggestions when needed.”
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‘A simple solution to a muddy and previously unusable garden area – now serves as a basketball court, bbq, and sun-lounging area!’
Customer feedback: “John is a hard working young man. His attention to detail is wonderful and he keeps a tidy work space. Thank you for our patio area, we are thrilled. Recommended. 5 stars.“
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‘A complete new-build garden makeover following the proportional ‘golden ratio’ rule of design – from a bland grassy canvas to another ‘room’ to enjoy’
Customer feedback: “John was a pleasure to work with from early design ideas right through to the finished masterpiece that is my new outdoor living space.”
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‘Planting a raised bedding area – complete with Agapanthus, Phormium, Stipa Tenuissima, Sea Pinks, Astantias, and Lavenders’
Customer feedback: “We’re both really pleased with the work John has carried out. Thanks very much.”
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‘An archway utility paving path – some projects just make life so much easier!’
Customer feedback: “I’ve been wanting to do this path for ages, it has been collecting water and looking quite miserable for years. I’m glad it’s finally fixed. Thank you very much.”
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‘A creative ‘sun-trap’ decking design and restoration – making an unloved area much more appealing’
Customer feedback: “I was searching for a Landscape Gardener who would have creative ideas to make a section of my garden more usable. I’m delighted with the final result & highly recommend John. I will definitely use again.”
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‘A tumbled and antiquated Indian sandstone garden path to keep a customers feet dry in winter – problem solved!’
Customer feedback: “John completed a stone pathway, having to work around existing flower beds, a very uneven lawn, sloping garden and mature trees. His meticulous planning accounted for all of these and any issues that arose during the job. I’m so pleased with the results – and looking forward to not needing wellies to get to the shed this winter.”
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‘A composite decking area with oak sleeper seat – creating a smart and modern feel to a 19th century property’
Customer feedback: “Thanks so much for completing part two of my project. I love the design and colours and overall effect.”
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‘A Celtic Love Knot – set within a small square garden space, helping to soften the area’
Customer feedback: “John laid a round patio for me with an intricate design. He did an amazing job and I’m very pleased.”
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‘An Indian sandstone path framed with bricks – opening up access to the front of the house’
Customer feedback: “John’s own drive for perfection makes him the ideal guy to tackle your projects, as he completes the task with a high attention to detail. Highly recommended.”
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‘A 30m slate paving area – matched to an internal pattern, creating a continuous flow out into the garden’
Customer feedback: “Many thanks for all work involved in the project. It is very much appreciated!”
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‘A rustic wooden clad fence with exposed wall pillars, painted with Farrow & Ball’
Customer feedback: “As usual, thanks for all your hard work with our ongoing garden projects. See you for the next phase!”
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‘A multi-tier courtyard style garden – with patio, decking, balustrades, and lighting’
Customer feedback: “A fabulous job carried out with meticulous attention to detail and a perfect finish. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
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‘Re-seeding a disused garden with 10 tonnes of quality topsoil’
Customer feedback: “John is an incredibly hard working, reliable and honest chap. He’s completed a number of projects for me over the years. His disciplined engineering background clearly influences and structures his work. Top guy, great work”.
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John Alex Clarke 