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Posted by Willy McTavish on 1 May 2013

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We were requested by an elderly lady, who lives alone to come up with a solution for her small back garden, it was just 7.5m x 4m.  Her brief to us what that she would like a maintenance free garden, but didn't want it just slabbed.

We suggested using artificial grass. After looking at some samples and choosing the type of grass she would like, we set about designing the garden.Our client wanted a diamond shaped 'Lawn' with the corners filled with plum slate.

 

   

 

 

 

We set about levelling the ground and marking out the diamond shape. At this poiunt our client changed her mind and wanted a slightly different shape, which we were happy to oblige her with (we believe in being flexible with our designs). The scalpings were laid and compacted with whacker plates to give a good solid base. We then topped this with 6mm pea gravel to give a smoother surface and assist with the drainage. Wooden battens were set in place to attach the artificial grass to. The 'Grass' was then unrolled, cut to shape and securely anchored into place. The finishing touch was the plum slate laid to the four corners.

 

   

 

 

Both ourselves and our client are extremely happy that we were able to fulfil her wishes and create the maintenance free garden she desired.

This project was completed by two people in just one day.                                   


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  • Nice transformation to an easy to keep tidy garden,

    Posted by LesAdhege, 14/01/2020 5:59pm (4 years ago)

  • This type of grass is becoming so popular and looks much more realistic than the old greengrocer type grass. Great Job.

    Posted by Les Adhege, 27/04/2018 6:47am (6 years ago)

  • Looks very nice, just the type of low maintenance garden I need. How do you keep this looking good though? Do you need to hoover it or hose it down to keep it clean?

    Posted by Arygype, 28/01/2018 6:52pm (6 years ago)

  • Looks god and easy to maintain.

    Posted by Justea, 05/11/2017 5:53am (6 years ago)

  • Nice post )

    Posted by dyewlyreems, 18/01/2014 3:11pm (10 years ago)

  • There is definitely a place for this fake grass, it has been so much improved over the years.
    It can make for a really maintenance free garden for those who are unable or who are just to busy to garden.

    Posted by Claire Jordan , 25/07/2013 1:34am (11 years ago)

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Hi, I'm Willy. As you probably know all good gardens have an army of worms just like me; working away keeping the soil in tip top condition by breaking down the impurities which then produce the most natural compost you could wish for. I am a part of the Create Landscaping team and my aim is to pass on my garden knowledge and tips so together we can create the kind of garden you desire and keep it that way. Alan and the rest of the team are here to help and between us I'm sure we can achieve your dream garden. Give the guys a call to see what we can do for you.

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