Materials that age well
Natural stone, timber, gravel and brick, chosen to suit your house and weather beautifully.
Materials that age well
We choose a small palette that suits your house and looks better with time. Pick one to see how it looks and wears.
Natural stone
Sandstone and limestone with a warm, varied face. Each slab is a little different, which is the point.
- Feel
- Warm, with a gentle texture
- Wear
- Decades, and it softens with age
- Best for
- Terraces, steps and walls
Porcelain
Slim, even paving in a range of tones. It resists stains and algae and is easy to keep clean.
- Feel
- Smooth, crisp and precise
- Wear
- Very hard-wearing, low upkeep
- Best for
- Modern patios and paths
Oak and larch
Timber for decks, screens, seats and sleepers. It silvers gently outdoors, or we can oil it to keep its colour.
- Feel
- Warm and natural
- Wear
- Many years with a little care
- Best for
- Screens, seating and raised beds
Gravel
Soft underfoot and easy to refresh. Laid over a firm base with good edging, it drains well and keeps weeds down.
- Feel
- Loose, quiet and informal
- Wear
- Topped up every few years
- Best for
- Paths, drives and planting areas
Clay brick
Handmade-look bricks for walls, edging and paths, in warm tones that sit well beside older houses.
- Feel
- Warm and tactile
- Wear
- Very long lasting
- Best for
- Walls, edging and woven paths
Weathering steel
Crisp edges and planters that form a deep rust-brown skin and then stay put. A good foil for soft planting.
- Feel
- Sharp and architectural
- Wear
- Decades, with no painting
- Best for
- Edging, planters and screens
What we do
From a single border to a whole garden. Choose what you need and we will start with a visit.
Not sure where to start?Try the garden planner
What our clients say
Sample reviews. Replace them with your own before you launch.
They listened properly, then drew a garden better than we had imagined. The team were tidy and on time.
Our borders have been full of colour since the first summer. Clear plans, fair prices and no surprises.
The new patio changed how we use the house. They finished when they said they would.
Ready to plan your garden?
Book a design consultation and we will visit, listen and talk through what is possible. There is no obligation.