DEAN MURRAY | Property Maintenance

The Garden

Flower Beds

Date:: 17 July 2017
Example Used:: Chinnor, Oxfordshire
Tool Used:: Pickaxe, Club Hammer, Stakes, Pitch Fork, Rake, Straight-Edge, Edging Spade, Sieve

Lets begin with a classic example in the garden that so many may have already faced: The overgrown flowerbed. You only turned your back for a second ... and suddenly there it was! It can happen to anyone. But, all is not lost - no matter the circumstances (hope we won't regret saying that!)- and we can win the ground back.

BEFORE

So, the first thing we needed to do was define the flowerbed edge. Then dig out literally every last bit of vegetation by the root, that was no longer wanted in the flowerbed.

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freshly dug over flowerbed, garden fork, edging spade

AFTER

And there you have it. A newly turned over bed just waiting for its owner to start afresh. With all old root systems removed to give new plants the room they need to flourish.

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Hedge Trimming

Date:: 17 July 2017
Example Used:: High Wycombe & Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Tool Used:: Hedge Trimmer, Ladder, Pruning Shears, Rake

Moving along to a subject some take great pride in - and others may not be too happy to tackle: The hedge. Be it a lack of time or the trepidation of heights and power tools - simply set up a "hedge fund"; and give us a shout. We'll come and sort it all out!

SMALL HEDGES

They need a little TLC too. Trimmed, pruned and shaped to your requirements.

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BIG HEDGES

Also happy to tackle the larger hedges as well. Here are a few images of After and Before trimming; of the hedge further down the garden.

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Patio Clearing

Date:: 16 June 2016
Location:: Piddington, Buckinghamshire
Tool Used:: Elbow Grease, Weed Puller, Straight-Edge, Pressure Washer

There are many areas on many properties that have been neglected or simply forgotten about over time. Areas that may have been designed and developed for relaxation or as a feature in the garden, that have now become overgrown or fallen into disuse due to a lack of time or ability in maintaining these once beauty spots. These are areas that we love to get our hands dirty in.

BEFORE

Covered in weeds, pebbles everywhere, neglected - and in need of a good clean up

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AFTER

Given a new lease on life. That bench moved itself right in after this reclaimed beauty spot was advertised online

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Pressure Washing

I think the accompanying image shows the benefit of pressure washing paving slabs best. What was and what it should be.

And it does not take long for even the most recently layed pavers to accumulate grime and dirt; which usually leaves them looking like they've been around for a 100 years already.

But, modern technology, equipment and (sometimes) elbow grease can bring back that original beauty within a day of effort. Then, it's just a case of staying on top of it!

Turfing

In the event that a lawn has become a haven for weeds and moss, the better option may be to start over. Or if it is just a patch of bare ground, fresh turf may just be the ticket to improving your garden. But do keep in mind that a lawn does require a good deal of attention and neglect could take you back to square one in a short space of time. So, we would be more than happy to help lay it and maintain it for you.

BEFORE

Here, weeds had completely taken hold and the surface had a slope. Once the old turf was cleared away, along with some unearthed rubble - we put this spot right!

AFTER

As smooth as laying a new carpet. New turf in place after shifting a great deal of soil from the top end to the bottom end of the garden. And removing as much rock beneath as possible. We would be happy to appraise your circumstances and advise accordingly; in a bid toward delivering the best turfing service we possibly can.