redditch - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T07:08:40Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/redditchGarden Landscapers Redditchhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/garden-landscapers-redditch2013-03-03T18:38:59.000Z2013-03-03T18:38:59.000Zwww.westmidlandslandscapes.co.ukhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/wwwwestmidlandslandscapescouk<div><p>Now that the severe weather has (hopefully!) ended many of you will be turning your attention to your garden or driveway and thinking of getting some work done,It may be you require a full landscape garden and design or just an area of it that you feel needs a new deck,patio,garden fence or plant scheme added ....<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk" target="_blank">West Midlands landscapes</a> can help.</p><p>Based in Redditch Worcestershire ,West Midlands landscapes will provide quality workmanship with an enthusiastic and professional approach in and around Redditch and have carried out landscaping work in Solihull,Bromsgrove,Droitwich and across Warwickshire</p><p>So Please feel free to get in touch via our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk/contact_form.php" target="_blank">contact form</a></p><p>Whether it be a <a href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk/driveways.php" target="_blank">new driveway</a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314192875?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314192875?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p>or perhaps a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk/landscaping.php" target="_blank">new garden</a>...</p><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314199303?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314199303?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p>We would delighted to hear from you..</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk" target="_blank">www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk</a></p></div>DECKING IN REDDITCHhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/decking-in-redditch2011-12-31T00:00:00.000Z2011-12-31T00:00:00.000Zwww.westmidlandslandscapes.co.ukhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/wwwwestmidlandslandscapescouk<div><p>DECKING IN REDDITCH USING RECYCLED TIMBER<br/> Edit December 31st, 2011 | Tags: decking redditch, garden landscaping redditch</p><p><strong>Landsaper in Redditch,Solihull,Stratford upon avon,Henley in Arden and surrounding areas<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180794?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180794?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk" target="_blank">westmidlands landscapes</a> are experienced and passionate landscape gardeners based in Redditch but cover all of the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire and have landscaped gardens in solihull ,Stratford and Warwick.</p><p>We have been striving to create individual Gardens and driveways since 2007 and since then we have noticed a growing need and demand to be more aware of what impact building our gardens have on the environment,this has been mirrored in the world famous and prestigious Chelsea flower show having an “artisan” garden category for the first time in its history this year(2011) which is centred around using reclaimed materials in garden design.</p><p><strong>How can we incorporate reclaimed materials into our garden?</strong></p><p>There are many fun ways to use recycled materials if you are creative ,One excellent way of doing this is to use re-claimed scaffolding boards for decking.</p><p>The project featured in this blog had a brief of creating a hidden woodland deck in the garden of a cottage in rural redditch ,West Midlands ,we felt that using reclaimed scaffold boards to form the deck area would create the perfect rustic look that was required and coupled with the artisan ballustrade created out of reclaimed larch and Pine the look would be complete.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314190765?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314190765?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p><strong>Are recycled timbers Safe for use on a deck? and will they last?</strong></p><p>Before the deck was put down it was de nailed and any warped or badly damaged boards were put to one side and not used, after the deck was installed we shot blasted and sanded the boards to remove any impurities and splinters that would compromise the decks performance,following that they were coated twice with a quality decking oil to ensure future protection from the elements</p><p>This deck is no different structurally to any of our decks that we build, it is formed out of a 6×2″ beam and joist construction set at 400mm centres as per guidlines set by trada,also using stainless steel decking srews through out, so a deck built by us will last 20 years if well maintained.</p><p><strong>How do we go about getting a garden deck built in Redditch ?</strong></p><p>If you want your garden landscaped and live in Redditch or even Solihull or the West Midlands The first port of call would be to visit our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk" target="_blank">website</a> and have a browse our of portfolio,if you like what you see and wish to have a free consultation you can either email at sales@westmidlandslandcapes.co.uk or ring on 01527541337 and we can arrange a site meeting</p><p>We look forward to hearing from you</p><p>Joe Proudley</p><p>01527541337</p><p>sales@westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk</p></div>west midlands landscapes ,Creating blockpaved driveways in Redditch Worcestershirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/west-midlands-landscapes2011-01-22T12:30:00.000Z2011-01-22T12:30:00.000Zwww.westmidlandslandscapes.co.ukhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/wwwwestmidlandslandscapescouk<div><p>West Midlands Landscapes strives to make having a new driveway installed as an enjoyable experience as possible,for some the process of choosing a blockpaving contractor and having their driveway ripped up and relayed can be a daunting prospect to say the least!<br/> <br/> <strong>How to choose a driveway contractor in the westmidlands?</strong><br/> <br/> If you are thinking of having a new driveway installed then you will know it is a considerable investment,so choosing the right installer is crucial.<br/><br/>A few things to consider when choosing your paving contractor are,do they have previous jobs you can go and take at? do they have a website you can browse through? are they a member of any professional body? do they guarantee their work?do they have references you can speak too? are the staff qualified? Here at West midlands landscapes we can offer all of the above when asked.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314189878?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314189878?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>What next after choosing a few block paving contractors to quote for your drive?</strong><br/> Once you have chosen 2 or 3 contractors to give you a quote MAKE SURE you know what you have been quoted for IE what type of block ,does it include edging kerbs?,what depth of stone do they intend putting down as a base,have they allowed for drainage run off in accordance to Suds laws? It never ceases to amaze me when i ask the client what they have been quoted for and usually the response is a shrug of the shoulders and ” the man said he would make it look nice!”</p><p>As a company west midlands landscapes prides itself in taking time with the clients to make sure they are happy with the blocks we are using and the fashion in which we lay them we treat each job the same whether its a 250m2 drive or a 20m2 , we still want the client to be totally confident and assured of a quality job from start to finish, we only use quality blocks from suppliers like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.plaspave.co.uk/" target="_blank">Plaspave</a> ,<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marshalls.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marshalls</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heidelbergcement.com/uk/en/hanson/products/block_paving_and_suds/block_paving_and_suds_overview.htm" target="_blank">Formpave</a> and we don’t ask for any money up font and only ask for payment when the client is totally satisfied with the job.</p><p> </p><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314193977?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314193977?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>So if you live in the west midlands or surrounding area and would like a quote for a new driveway please get in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.westmidlandslandscapes.co.uk/contact_form.php">touch</a></p><p>Thanks For Reading</p><p>Joe Proudley.</p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Winter gardeninghttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/winter-gardening2011-01-11T23:09:56.000Z2011-01-11T23:09:56.000ZJigsawgardens.co.ukhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Jigsawgardenscouk<div><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314176946?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full"/></span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong>THE HEAVY snow and frosts that have deluged the county recently have meant the garden spade has chiefly been picked out of the shed to clear pathways and drives, writes <em>James Iles.</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">However there are many things you can be doing to protect your garden in the current cold snap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Snowfall does have a benefit to the garden as it can act as an insulator against sharp frosts thus protecting plants but a heavy layer that freezes on branches and leaves can force them to break so it is best to shake the excess off.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Similarly large deposits of snow on the greenhouse roof or cold frames can cause structures to bend or even collapse so it’s best to brush that off too.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Though you may be inclined to make a snowman with the kids it is advisable to stay off your snowy lawn as the footprints will damage the grass and encourage fungal growth in the compacted areas.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">And while evergreens like conifers will tolerate the frost, tie in any splayed branches with a piece of string anchored to the main trunk or more sturdy branches but do not use wire as it will cut into the bark.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314182322?profile=original"></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">It’s too late to change the plants you’ve already put in the ground but it goes without saying some are more frost tender than others.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">If existing leaves like those on my Photina (Red Robin) have been scorched by the big freeze recently don’t panic. Just wait until the weather has warmed up and cut them back to emerging buds.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Specimens that were planted fairly recently may have been lifted by the snow and/or frost as their roots aren’t substantial enough to anchor them into the ground so just re-heel them back in as soon as it is practical to do so.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">And while the sun will thaw out your garden, those plants facing a morning sun could defrost too quickly causing cell damage so try bagging them up in back bin-liners if they cannot be moved.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314179616?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full"/></span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">A thick layer of mulch or manure should shield tender bulbs, corms and tender herbaceous plants that have died back while straw or old leaves can help stop the ground from freezing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">For future reference, golden or variegated plants can be affected by frost more while it is best to avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which promote sappy growth which is more succeptible to the elements.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Try and keep tender specimens like fuchsias and pelargoniums in sheltered spots or better still move them indoors or into the greenhouse.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Another tip is to leave the old faded growth on tender plants in place until the spring to protect the crown of the plant from frost damage.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">However much you get to do to protect your garden remember to put food out for the birds who are short of food at this time of year.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">They may have already eaten all the berries off your shrubs so fat balls, nuts and seeds are in order for our feathered friends.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">(c) Copyright 2010 jigsawgardens.co.uk</span></p><p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></p></div>