Whether you are planning a complete garden make-over or only need help in a particular area, Matthew Tolhurst Landscape Construction can assist you in every aspect of garden design and maintenance, including planting, construction and management:
Garden Design
We plan our gardens around your requirements, budget and lifestyle, and always take into account the surrounding environment, to deliver landscapes that are beautiful, sustainable and easy to maintain. We implement and supervise every aspect of the project, from the initial consultation throughout the planting and construction stages, to ensure the end result fully meets your expectations. From the design of new borders for a small cottage garden to the construction of a large estate garden, every project is unique and requires a unique approach, however the following is an outline of the key stages of the design process, which usually apply:
- a free no obligation consultation and visit is carried out to meet, discuss your ideas and budget, and to survey the garden
- Preliminary designs are produced upon request, inclusive of planting plans, border designs and hard landscaping plans - depending on the project
- A free follow-up consultation is arranged, to review, discuss and amend the preliminary plans
- The final plans are then produced, complete with accurate quotes and work schedule
- If you are happy with everything and decide to go ahead, a mutually convenient starting date for the work is agreed
- Work commences as agreed, followed by the construction and handover of your new garden. During the whole time we'll be there to answer your questions and we'll be happy to assist with advice regarding upkeep and regular maintenance services.
Garden Maintenance
We are expert in organic garden management and can ensure your garden always looks at its best without the use of harmful chemicals. This will save you money and encourage wildlife, making your garden a lot more interesting. We undertake one-off jobs as well as ongoing regular maintenance, which is always tailored to your garden and your requirements. We can carry out all kinds of garden work, including:
- Pruning, tree survey & tree surgery
- Planting, turfing and rotavating
- Hedge trimming and reduction
- Lawns laid in turf or seed
- Pre-sale and one-off tidying up and clearing
Planting Schemes & Plant Supply
Plants are the most important part of any garden: they add texture and colour, provide shade, encourage biodiversity and screen out wind and noise. Used in drifts, they tie the different areas of the garden together and soften the hard landscaping. We are expert in horticulture and can advise on the most suitable plants for your garden style and growing condition. We work with the most reputable nurseries in the area and can source and deliver at your door virtually any plant or trees at the very best prices, either as part of our complete design and planting package, or as a stand-alone service. Our areas of expertise include:
- Cottage garden planting
- Formal rose garden planting
- Shruberies and windbreaks
- Formal and informal hedge laying
- Orchard and soft fruit garden planting
- Pond and aquatic planting
- Tree planting
Whatever your vision, we have the experience and the equipment to carry out all kinds of construction and timberwork, from initial plan to completion. We offer a very individual level of service; our building and construction work is entirely carried out in-house, and we are famous for the quality of our workmanship. During the entire project Matthew will always be your point of contact, and because we do not have to rely on sub-contractors, we are able to work within the budget and timescale agreed with you, the customer. The following are examples of construction work we usually undertake:
- Paving and steps laid in natural stone or manmade materials
- Walling in brick, stone or timber
- Bespoke timber decking in hardwood or softwood
- Fencing and gates in timber or iron
- Ponds and watercourses both formal and informal, constructed in concrete or rubber lined
- Pergolas and walkways in timber or iron
- Bespoke garden buildings in timber, bricks or finished concrete blocks
- Timber glasshouses
- Rainwater storage and irrigation systems
Land Management
If you are a small land owner or a land agent, we can effectively manage your estate, your woodland, or your field. Our services include:
- Development and restoration of estate gardens
- Tree survey and surgery, including conservation areas
- Small scale woodland and native hedge planting
- Wild flower meadows
- Fencing
- Site clearance