Does this sound like your garden?
You have moved into a new build and the garden is builders' rubble under a thin layer of soil, or patchy turf that died in the first summer.
The job
The garden of a newly built house, finished with new turf, raised sleeper beds and a dark fence.
What we did
- Prepared and levelled the ground
- Laid new turf
- Built raised beds from timber sleepers
- Planted the beds and tidied the edges
Photos of this job
Want to know more? Read our guide: Artificial grass vs real lawn in a London clay garden: which is right for you?
Questions people ask
Why does turf die in new-build gardens?
It is often laid on compacted clay and rubble with very little topsoil, so the roots cannot grow and water sits on top.
What are raised sleeper beds?
Planting beds built from timber sleepers. They give deep, good soil above poor ground and need less bending.
Can you paint or stain the fence too?
Yes. A dark fence stain makes plants stand out and makes a small garden look tidier.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
