by Hollie Harper | Nov 7, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Projects
Michael had had a pond and waterfall built in his back garden but wasn’t happy with the finished result. He called MH Landscapes to offer advice on what to do to make it more aesthetic and enhance the functionality of the waterfall. We decided that the entire...
by Hollie Harper | Nov 7, 2014 | Autumn, Gardening Tips
Its now the time to clear out your greenhouse, wash pots and trays, clean, mend and oil your tools and throw away anything that is beyond hope or reasonable repair! Ensure you wash the windows inside and out to allow maximum light in over the darker days of winter and...
by Hollie Harper | Oct 23, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects, Walls & Fencing
Richard and Celia wanted to make changes to their garden that would benefit their growing family. When MH Landscapes arrived to discuss their ideas their garden was sloping from once side to the other making it very difficult to use the space. They had a very narrow...
by Hollie Harper | Oct 22, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
Judith contacted MH Landscapes for help and advice on how to get more from their garden. When we arrived to discuss her ideas we found a very old, small paved area, an even smaller lawn and a large slab of concrete at the rear of the garden that previously housed a...
by Hollie Harper | Sep 24, 2014 | Brickwork & Hard Landscaping, Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
This project began in an unusual way… Neil contacted MH Landscapes to replace his fence after it had been damaged by the storms at the beginning of the year. During the initial quote, Neil’s wife Lesley, starting talking to us about her garden...
by Hollie Harper | Sep 10, 2014 | Autumn, Gardening Tips
September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of...
by Hollie Harper | Jul 5, 2014 | Brickwork & Hard Landscaping, Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Lighting, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
When MH Landscapes were called to give Kathryn a quote for her back garden to be completely made-over, it was tired and overgrown and had become a dead space that her young family weren’t able to enjoy. There was an old rotting decking that doubled as a path to...
by Hollie Harper | Jul 4, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
Summer has well and truly arrived and you can sit back and enjoy your garden in full bloom! Your beds and borders will be at their height of colour now from your favoured bedding plants and your edible garden will be producing a high yield of fruit and vegetables....
by Hollie Harper | Jun 24, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
During the months of summer more of us are enjoying spending time in our garden until late into the evening. Lighting is increasingly something we are asked to factor into our design schemes, especially in town gardens. These small spaces have to work hard to please...
by Hollie Harper | Jun 10, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
To prevent your plants hanging their heads this summer, make sure they get plenty of water. There’s no shortage of rainfall in June, but it can be deceptive. Much of our rain comes as intense afternoon thundershowers, not a gentle soaking and most plants depend on...
