by Hollie Harper | May 8, 2013 | Projects
The back garden before… and after! Peter and June had just bought their first home together but their garden was in serious need of a tidy up! Before they could decide what to do with it, they called upon MH Landscapes to come and completely clear the area of...
by Hollie Harper | Apr 13, 2013 | Lawns and Soft Landscaping, Projects
Location – Earley Job description – Remove old turf and lay a fresh new lawn Work carried out – Firstly I removed the top three inches of lawn and soil that had been ruined by Wendy’s dog. Then I put two tons of fresh top soil down,...
by Hollie Harper | Apr 13, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
The spring season is an important time for getting your lawn into top shape for the following months. What you do now in the spring by way of lawn care, will determine how well your lawn will cope with the wear and tear of day to day use, and also its ability...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Location – Woodley Job Description – Ongoing monthly garden maintenance Work carried out – This job included the lawn being mowed. The flower beds being weeded. The hedge being pruned and neatened and the patio being swept and cleaned. ...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 26, 2013 | Decking & Patios, Projects
Location – Woodley Job description – Create a large raised decked area at the rear of the property. Before… Creating the base Weed membrane in position Top panels ready Starting the top level Drain access Nearly there! Work carried out –...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 11, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Weed and dig over your borders incorporating as much organic matter as you can. The bitter winds of March will really help to dry out the soil. Mulch bare soil once you have done the work and remove moss and weeds from paths, terraces and driveways. They may be boring...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Location – Woodley Job description – Reduce the height of the hedge to regain control so Erika could prune it herself Work carried out – Firstly I measured the height that Erika wanted her hedge reduced to. Then I placed a trim line across the...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Location – Woodley Job description – Re-treat all Soffits with a new layer of protective paint Work carried out – Before I could start applying the protective paint I firstly had to sand down all the soffits using a medium grit sanding mouse to remove...
by Hollie Harper | Mar 1, 2013 | Gardening Tips, Spring
Daffodils are a quintessential spring flower, a sign that longer days and warmer weather are on their way! There are a huge variety of daffodils, from miniature to the traditional large varieties. Miniature daffodils are ideal for rockeries, border edging, window...
by Hollie Harper | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Location – Woodley Job description – Prune the hedge in the front garden that has become overgrown and was poorly trimmed in the past Before… After! Work carried out – Firstly I reduced the height of the hedge which removed the bulk of...
