Garden advice for West London
Straight answers from Karol on costs, fencing, patios, hedges, lawns and looking after a garden on London clay.
A good communal garden contract sets out a fixed visit schedule, a clear specification for each season, written or photo reports after visits, proof…
On London clay, artificial grass gives a green, mud free lawn all year with little upkeep, but it costs around £65 to £110 per square metre installed…
You can legally cut a garden hedge at any time of year, but it is an offence to damage or destroy an active bird's nest, so avoid heavy cutting from…
From October to February, focus on clearing leaves, giving the lawn a last cut and aeration, planting spring bulbs and bare root hedging, and pruning…
Porcelain costs a little more to lay, typically £90 to £150 per square metre installed against £70 to £120 for Indian sandstone, but it hardly…
On London clay, a composite fence on aluminium or steel posts usually outlasts timber, often by ten years or more, because nothing rots where the…
First make the area safe and take photos. Then check your deeds to see who owns the fence, read your home insurance for storm cover on fences, and…
In London a gardener typically charges around £30 to £45 an hour for general garden care in 2026, with skilled or specialist work reaching £60. A day…
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