New Build Landscaping in Sandbach: Full Transformation.
The Brief
Our client wishes to transform his bland new build garden transformed into an oasis for outdoor entertainment with friends, and his own relaxation. He wanted low maintenance porcelain, plenty of lawn space plus a covered seating area and plenty of plants. So…we landscaped this…
Project Summary
Location: Broadmeadow Park, Sandbach
Project Type: New Build Garden design & build
Completed: April 2024
Timescale: 3 weeks
Client Type: Private homeowner
Lead Designer: Andrew Goodwin
Budget: £15-20,000
Our Site Assessment & Spec’
On arrival:
Large lawn, sloping down to the bottom of the garden
Clear access to the front of the property
Open aspect with evening sun in the lower corner of the garden.
Some manhole covers to work into the patio
Our specifications:
Colour scheme with shades of grey
1.2m deep borders
Lawn gently sloping down
Oval porcelain patio by the house with space for table and chairs.
Large aluminium pergola on composite deck
IP65 rated outdoor electrical supply
Design & Construction Decisions
150mm deep subbase of Type 1 MOT for paved areas.
Paving laid on 1:60 fall away from the house.
Grouting with flow point.
Granite setts to give definition to the paving plus edging to the lawn.
Soil replenishment for quality root zone to new grass.
Compost enrichment to the borders for planting.
French drains to soak away to prevent water logging at the bottom of the garden.
Carefully calculated geometry with precision in set-out.
Composite decking secured to concrete base, into which the pergola is bolted.
Waste disposal and aggregate delivery in bulk using grab lorries
Challenges & Solutions
Bespoke porcelain paving required careful cuts and measurement of geometric proportions.
We used 50mm sets to give definition to the oval and circular patios. As you can see in this photo, cutting this required expert precision; followed by careful breaking out of the cut slabs and mortar to preserve the integrity of the surrounding slabs.
The contours of the lawn also required careful landscaping, to create a smooth yet not too steep slope down to the lower circle patio as a fixed point not too far away.
We also installed a stepping stone, paved pathway of 15 slabs. This required careful measuring to ensure consistent, equal spacings.
The Outcome
Our clients words tell it better than we can:
“I recently had the pleasure of working with James on transforming my bland new home lawn garden into a stunning showstopper and perfect entertainment space… The end result is nothing short of amazing. I've received great feedback from friends and family who have seen the garden, especially those who have had the chance to spend time in it. It's become a place of beauty and relaxation, and every time I look out at the space, it brings a big smile to my face. I couldn't be more delighted with the outcome”.
About Goodwin Gardens Ltd
We are qualified paving contractors, with horticultural knowledge and experience of all garden landscape installations. We are design and build specialists offering in-house services from garden design, to groundwork’s and all completed installation’s. Five star rated with and high quality reputation.