Garden Design Clapham London: This garden in Clapham was dominated by an imposing privet hedge and the gravel which was the only surfacing material tended to be trodden into the adjoining kitchen. The garden needed built-in beds, seating and daybed
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After large public projects it is inspiring to work on a smaller scale for private clients. This was a medium scale piece of work for a person who had strong and clear ideas about what she wanted.
The project involved making Steel structures with York
we are happy too introduce the sweep range of benches .
Made from locally sourced english green oak the seep bench is sold per running meter,we are able too fit the bench to most radius or too follow the sweep of a lawn ext the bench is available wit
Hi Folks after a few years we have had a re design of our memorial bench web site www.benchmemorials.co.uk
We will be adding new images of our green oak memorial furniture in the near future including some more images of hand carved letters and plaque
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I will say what I always say. I have never advertised. Word of mouth has played a big part of course, but the key to gaining…"
I will say what I always say. I have never advertised. Word of mouth has played a big part of course, but the key to gaining…"
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New roller mower
Hi i am looking to buy a new roller mower for this year what woukd you recommend for a great stripe and great wet collection thanks
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