Page 50 • The HERALD • 6th October 2022 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Autumn Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space. All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 All aspects of Gardening carried out by reliable gardener a Grass Cutting a Hedge Cutting a Border Maintenance, Pruning, Weeding a Treating of Fencing/Trellis/Outbuildings a Pressure Washing of Patios/Decking The Potty Gardener Contact Kev on 07585 115569 or 023 8084 8638 Inheriting a sloping garden can seem a challenge. You might have found yourself scratching your head and thinking; “how on earth do I make this space work for me?” Although the task to tackle a sloping garden may seem a little daunting at rst, the reality is that gardens with uneven heights and surfaces can be re-imagined, creating an outdoor space that’s full of height, intricate detail and a bit of drama. With the help of some expert advice and exploring solutions creatively, you can turn your garden space into one you will love all year round. Here are few of our favourite ideas for making a sloping garden work for you with some stunning results. Switch it up with some steps Landscaping Ideas for the Perfect Sloping Garden Advice from Crown Gardens and Landscapes Stunning sloping garden worked on by Crown Gardens and Landscapes for your steps will have a huge impact on the overall look you are aiming for. You could opt for a natural look with rocks and boulders taking inspiration from nature or go for a more contemporary look with sandstone or porcelain steps. e choices are endless. Depending on the space you have to work with and the level of incline, deep steps (of around a metre) can create an elegant, sweeping incline. What’s more, installing steps can help avoid the heavy work of building retaining walls – helping you to steer away from high costs. Make it work with mixed levels Embracing di erent levels within your sloping garden creates a dynamic landscape and oozes character. You can get this look through hard landscaping – installing steps, sleeper bed backdrops and decking are just a few of your options. Take a look at the stunning sloping garden pictured that we worked on for our customer, based on their existing designer drawing, featuring sleepers to create mixed level planters, installation of steps and a range of perfect planting. e result was a stunning contemporary design. So landscaping, experimenting with plants and trees of di erent heights can be another easy way to add character to your sloped garden. If you need coverage, a few mature trees or even palm trees could be the right choice, either of these combined with ornamental grasses, shrubs and border plants can look smart and sophisticated. Take it back to tiered planters Another great way to introduce di erent levels to your sloping garden is tiered planters that can so en a space to o set harsh, straight lines without casting heavy shade. ese can be built into your new landscaping for a smooth nish or added as free-standing containers. Whether you want to go for a contemporary garden look, with de nition and a clean nish, or a so er more natural look (or maybe you have something else in mind), it’s great to think about introducing different Whether your sloping garden features a steep or so incline, installing steps adds to the ow and movement within your garden and are a stunning design feature themselves rather than simply a means of access. e material you choose heights, to create a more dynamic space. Introducing planters at di erent heights and depths and introducing plants and trees of varied levels in your planters, you’ll be able to create a garden full of texture and depth. Draw out a defined path Establishing a garden path through your sloped garden may not be the easiest job in the world but doing so can create huge impact on your outdoor space. A big consideration is the type of material you should use, ensuring slip-resistance underfoot, especially as there will be more water run-o . But it’s well worth the e ort of all that planning. Give some thought to incorporating clever ways that will add interest to coax you and your guests along the path. Why not create a focus, drawing your eye down the path with a water feature? Or so en the edges of your path with fragrant blooms and herbs to o er a sensory experience. We hope you feel more inspired and less daunted when it comes to tackling your sloping garden - knowing the myriad of options available to you. You’ll create a garden that you’ll love for years to come. If you’re looking to take the next step to bring your ideal sloping garden to life and need some inspiration and expert help, we can help to design your garden around you. Get in touch on 07879 552227 or email: info@ crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk Totton & District Gardeners’ Society hold their meetings at Totton 3 Score Club Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.30pm. e next meeting takes place on Wednesday 12th October for a talk by Carol Watson titled ‘Carol’s New adventure’. Followed on Wednesday 9th November for a talk by Peter Ashburn titled ‘Growing Orchids in the home’. New members are warmly welcome, for more details please ring Derrick on: 023 8066 8177. Carol’s New Adventure
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