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I have clients who employ my services for large projects yet thoroughly enjoy taking on others in their free time for their own satisfaction.
If you also like a little project here and there, or simply like all things gardens.
Then this page is dedicated to you.
So let’s dive into everything from planting to water features, lighting to timber buildings.
I’ll even be covering garden design, planning and how to implement ideas.
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Garden Brick & Block works
Peaceful Gardens in Caterham shares with you some information about brick and block works that are commonly used within landscape gardening.
Firm Foundations
Peaceful Gardens in Caterham shares with you some information about creating foundations within landscape gardening.
Joinery vs Carpentry
When designing and constructing garden structures, the choice of wood for the frame—either joined oak or carpentered softwood—plays a key role in the structure’s durability, aesthetic appeal, and overall cost. Each type of wood has distinct characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks that make it suitable for different kinds of garden projects.
Garden Patios
Garden patios are one of the most versatile and functional elements in outdoor design. They serve as the foundation for socializing, dining, relaxing, and can transform the way a garden is used and enjoyed. The design of a patio integrates various aspects of material choice, layout, style, and functionality
Accessible Gardens
Making a garden accessible for individuals with limited mobility involves thoughtful design and consideration of various needs. By prioritizing ease of navigation, safety, and sensory engagement, you can create a welcoming garden environment that encourages all individuals, including the elderly and those with mobility challenges, to enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature.
Garden Woodwork projects overview
How Wood can Enhance Your Garden. Peaceful Gardens Caterham presents a help page that speaks about the types of woodworking projects available for Garden Homeowners.
Autumn Jobs
Peaceful Gardens in Caterham presents a four part series on Seasonal Jobs, this is the Autumn Jobs post about the types of work that usually occur this time of year as the leaves fall and so does the temperature. Enjoy!
Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle
Peaceful Gardens in Caterham shares with you some information about how you can recycle, upcycle and used reclaimed materials as features of character within landscape gardening.
Permitted Development Rights
What CAN YOU Do in your Garden? Lets explore...Peaceful Gardens Caterham presents a help page that speaks about the Permitted Development Rights most of us in the UK enjoy and utilise.
Garden Lighting
Garden lighting, when designed and positioned thoughtfully, has the power to transform your outdoor space into an enchanting night time landscape. It can accentuate architectural features, bring out the beauty of plants and trees, and create a sense of depth, drama, and atmosphere. By blending functionality with aesthetic flair, lighting can turn a garden into an entirely new space after dark—one that is not only practical but also visually captivating.
Garden Security
Security features in a garden don’t have to look harsh or utilitarian. By incorporating elements like lighting, natural barriers, elegant fencing, and smart technology, it’s possible to enhance the security of a garden while still maintaining its beauty and tranquillity. Peaceful Gardens Caterham presents some info on Garden Security.
Purpose driven design
A purpose-driven garden design ensures that the space is not only beautiful but perfectly suited to you/my client’s lifestyle, making it a joy to use for years to come.
Site Analysis
A well-executed site analysis provides the foundation for a garden design that works harmoniously with the natural environment, creating a space that’s both functional and beautiful for years.
Plant Selection
Plant selection is an intricate process where aesthetic goals are balanced with the local environment and practical considerations. The right plants not only beautify a garden but ensure it thrives year-round, suits the garden’s style, and remains manageable for its caretakers.