by Hollie Harper | Jun 2, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Summer
If you have an outdoor space in your house, then the best way to make good use of it is to build a deck. Its warm under your feet, dries really quickly after rain and doesn’t bring dirt into the house! For those of you who already have a deck, the next question...
by Hollie Harper | May 16, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Whether you have acres of land or a small urban plot, now is the time to add some colour to your garden with summer bedding plants. There can be few plants that give as much pleasure for such a small cost as summer bedding plants and, with such a low skill...
by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
Small patio area Flower beds cleared Secure gate After! Sue had just moved in to her a new home and the garden was very overgrown with weeds and had been extremely neglected. Sue wanted to completely re-vamp it and make it a place she could entertain and enjoy. Our...
by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Probably the biggest headache in the garden, moss thrives in the vast majority of untreated lawns. Wet Autumns and cold Winters are exacerbating the problem. Most gardeners will have trouble at some stage with moss on lawns. This is unsightly and is often a result of...
by Hollie Harper | May 6, 2014 | Projects, Walls & Fencing
The old fence Broken panels rotting away work begins,,, Reinforced concrete posts feather edge boards Creating the new gate The smart finished gate Stylish and secure Mike and Sally’s old fence had damaged panels and was effecting the appearance of their home....
by Hollie Harper | May 2, 2014 | Decking & Patios, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects, Walls & Fencing
Tina’s garden before full of weeds works begins starting with the decking structure first tier… Broken fence panels The old fence materials arrive for the new fence Even the neighbours side looks good Modern look Pot plants add splashes of colour...
by Hollie Harper | May 1, 2014 | Gardening Tips, Spring
A well maintained pond is a healthy one that will be the focal point in any garden. The key is to keep the water clear and ensure that plants do not take over. A pond with an established balance between plant and animal life requires less attention than one...
by Hollie Harper | May 1, 2014 | Projects, Walls & Fencing
The fence before Constructing the new fence Ken’s old fence was rotting and run down and needed to be replaced quickly! MH Landscapes suggested he choose a feather-edge board style for his replacement, as its the most secure and (in our opinion) the most...
by Hollie Harper | Apr 24, 2014 | Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Make-Overs & Design Work, Projects
William and Catherine called MH Landscapes to help make their lawn more safe and inviting for their two very young children. Their existing garden had a large lawn area that wasn’t growing in places and an overgrown flower bed and old gravel path that had...
by Hollie Harper | Apr 7, 2014 | Brickwork & Hard Landscaping, Decking & Patios, Projects
Mark and his wife Charlotte contacted MH Landscapes to transform their existing small patio into a large area they could use to BBQ and dine on. Due to the natural slope their garden currently had, a small retaining brick wall had to be build to raise the ground at...
