Making a mess into a Garden It’s neither the first or last time Karl has encountered the mess that’s been left behind from the builders. In this instance, the client had recently gone through extensive renovation and extension works on their newly acquired property. They had extended into what was the rear garden which resulted in no garden space. The front  of the property was the only space to create a garden. At almost 3m higher than the adjacent road

Transforming a side garden in Chesham Bois. Small side gardens are often ignored, unloved and awkward. We turned this side garden into something beautiful. You can see the small side garden from inside of the home, it adds to the living space as a live vignette. It’s a piece of garden art that will be ever-changing… Client Brief Their main concern was damp. The building is set into a slope and has historic damp issues. The clients changed the window

Garden landscaping in Tring. The best thing to do after your extension is to get your garden designed and professionally landscaped. The clients have recently completed an extension, contemporary white K render and western red cedar cladding being prominent features. They didn’t have a garden though… Client Brief Their main objective was to create a new garden decking terrace that would have suitable steps to get to the rest of the garden. A new lawn, a new fence and to

Client Brief Cladding design trends 2021. The clients had chosen to have a substantial extension at the front of their home. This extension would create a new gable end to match the existing; It brought about balance and a symmetry to the property. One of the key goals, they wanted their home to stand out from the rest. Initially, they came across charred timber cladding and thought that this would suit their wants. However, Karl brought some new and never

Every garden that we design is just as important as the last or indeed the next, no matter what size, simple or complex… Our passion is in your garden. Even when it comes to designing gardens within budget. Located on a hill this property didn’t have any garden views until recently. The neighbours kindly removed several substantial trees, this resulted in beautiful views of the Chiltern Hills. Client Brief There was an existing raised pine deck that desperately needed replacing.

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