How to choose plants for a high street shop front How to choose plants for a high street shop front. Choosing the right plants for a shop has to be in line with their brand, their message and they have to reflect what the shop is all about. Some plants are structural, some formal, some say Architectural, there’s colour, foliage, leaves, grasses and colour… You could argue over what is right for hours… Life is far too short so I’d

Two landscaped gardens in High Wycombe. Their first garden challenge was a steep garden in High Wycombe that needed a raised decking terrace to the rear of their property with a staircase leading to a second platform to their hot tub… This was in 2014… They moved into a new build property in 2017 and with a blank canvas to landscape they called us again. As usual, Karl promptly arranged a site meeting so he could measure everything and discuss

Professional Millboard Installer Gerrards Cross. This decking project began when our clients visited their friends for some drinks in their new garden in Beaconsfield. They had recently had Karl and the team install smoked oak Millboard decking. Seeing our precise installation up close made them realise they needed some help in their own garden. Having had a simple softwood deck built some 20 years ago it was time for an update. You know it’s time to change your decking when

Garden Planting Design and landscaping in St Albans. This project began in 2019 when the clients first engaged Karl for some planting advice. Their architect had designed their new home, which was under development, as well as their garden. They needed an expert horticultural guide to bring their new garden to life. When should I have a planting plan? If you’re going through a house renovations, it is always best to have an idea of costs before going ahead. In

How to find a decking installer in Kings Langley Searching for your local decking installer is a straightforward affair. There are many decking suppliers and they send samples upon request… Once you have chosen the preferred decking material you can use their recommended installers for the project. The clients in Kings Langley decided upon Millboard composite decking and Millboard have a professional installation scheme. Making your garden safe with Millboard With a baby on the way, these clients wanted to

Replacing a garden decking terrace Raised Millboard Decking in Windsor. How do you know when your decking needs replacing? In this instance, our clients knew when they first moved in that the decking looked a little ropy. They took a step out onto the decking to have their foot go straight through it. Ouch… They have young children and a dog that need access to the garden regularly. With the decking starting at the back door this needed replacing quickly

Choosing the correct decking for your project… Millboard chosen in a private garden in Beaconsfield. It was the winning composite deck due to the colour, texture and overall quality. A symmetrical design, minimal planting and a sensible sized terrace in porcelain supporting a central decking platform. A lovely garden with a difference caused us to meet these clients a couple of years after they’d had their garden fully landscaped. Composite decking installation Beaconsfield The composite decking that had been installed

Client Brief for Ecodek garden decking Recommending a professional decking company is probably the best endorsement any company can have. The client had researched a sensible composite decking option for their garden and wanted to use Ecodek. Unsure of how to construct or how to choose a tradesperson to design and build it they contacted Ecodek. Ecodek recommended Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd as they have been installing decking platforms for more than a decade. They are also a Professional Ecodek

Designing and landscaping a small garden in High Wycombe A Creative garden design High Wycombe. Small gardens are exciting to design, they are even better to landscape, affordable and can be created in a short space of time. Multiple spaces with multiple functions were main requirements that the client wanted to use their new garden for. Karl thought it would be best to divide this small space into multiple rooms to make the most of the area. The wish list

Landscaping a whole garden in Denham At a glance this garden had served its purpose, it was old and a little broken. The client’s children have moved out and a newly completed extension was completed.  The opportunity for a new garden was firmly on the agenda. The clients wanted a contemporary space that reflected the interior and maximised the useable space of the garden. A key objective was to keep it low maintenance.  Planting areas at several levels would allow

Ipe Hardwood Cladding Installation Exterpark Ipe cladding is hard, durable and has a beautiful colour. Once fixed to the façade it will be there for up to 80 years and more. Ipe, Tabebuia Serratifolia, is one of the hardest and most durable timbers available. We fit this using stainless clips which are invisible; coupled with stainless screws make for a cladding system that will outlive its owners. This property is situated adjacent to a forest. A newly renovated living space with

The Tropic of Bushey Garden Design in Bushey, Watford. Designing a garden, designing for a budget or designing for a client. They are both equally important attributes when considering a new garden project. From the initial meeting and client brief comes a careful balance. This set of scales is a complex task when trying to reach equilibrium… the client wants… the client needs… the clients budget is… ££££ or £ In any case, a concept is the first part of

Interior Charred Cladding for The Collective. Charred timber designed as part of the reception area for a new combined living building. Kebony timber, carefully charred and presented in a screwless system. The Collective, one of London’s new combined or Co-Living buildings of its kind. Centrally located in Canary Wharf, it offers a contemporary way of living. Home to permanent residence and for guest staying in a hotel like situation. The designers were keen on a charred timber; the surface texture

Garden design and landscaping Chalfont St Peter. The client had spent the last few years adding to an existing garden, much to their disappointment once they’d completed their project; They then stumbled upon Karl Harrison Landscapes… The client was impressed by other similar projects they had already completed. Having had the concept design costs explained and having seen many other such presentations they were rather shocked… “You get all of this for that £££” they signed up almost immediately. Site

Commercial Anti-slip decking for first-floor pub balcony Designing and building decking structures is an everyday occurrence for Karl Harrison Landscapes. They have used a certified hardwood timber to create a complex decking arrangement and handrail in matching timber. The project in Kew Bridge was for a national contractor as part of a new housing development. Our works were to design the timber element, large sections of FSC Oak, homegrown in the UK, fixed to a bespoke steel frame. Oak was