Garden Makeover With Natural Stone Patio, Path & Real Lawn
In this small garden makeover project, we have crafted a functional outdoor space that seamlessly blends the beauty of natural elements with efficient drainage solutions.
Natural Stone Paving and Real Lawn:
The focal point of the back garden is a patio and path adorned with natural stone paving. Beyond the paved areas, the installation of a real lawn introduces a lush and inviting green space, creating a perfect balance between hardscape and softscape elements.
Kerb Edging for Definition:
Precision and definition are key elements in this garden transformation. We have installed kerb edging along one side of each path in the rear garden, providing clear delineation and enhancing the visual appeal of the pathways. Additionally, kerb edging has been thoughtfully integrated around the paving edge in the front driveway extension, creating a cohesive and polished finish.
Land Drain Installation:
To address potential water runoff issues and ensure proper drainage, a comprehensive land drain system has been strategically installed. Abel Landscapes has placed land drains around the edge of the paving, creating a perimeter that effectively channels surface water away from the paved and lawn areas. The drainage solution utilizes aqua cell technology, a permeable membrane, and a layer of gravel to facilitate the efficient flow of water into a soakaway.
Soakaway System with Aqua Cell, Membrane, and Gravel:
The installation of a soakaway system represents a sophisticated approach to managing surface water. Aqua cell technology, a grid-like structure designed to maximize water storage capacity, is employed to create a sub-surface reservoir. This is complemented by a permeable membrane, which prevents soil infiltration and ensures that water is directed into the aqua cell structure. A layer of gravel acts as an additional drainage medium, facilitating the percolation of water into the water table. This comprehensive system not only safeguards against waterlogging but also promotes sustainability by replenishing the natural water cycle.
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What Our Customers Say
“Absolutely fantastic! We needed a way to stop water running underneath a poorly designed automatic door threshold into our Property. Abel Landscapes came up for a site-visit and advised on the best, affordable and wheelchair friendly drainage channel, making sure the water runs off down the street rather than into our building. A time amd date convenient to us was agreed. When the workmen came I was very impressed to witness a throrough and professional pre-job brief -all too often have I had it happen that after everything was agreed on site-visit, then the workmen turn up and ask “so what needs doing here?” not having been briefed about the job at all- not so with Abel Landscapes: they were briefed not only with everything that was agreed on during site visit but also the technical aspects and details of execution of the job. It was a joy to hear a proper job brief. Then the work itself was carried out swiftly and extraordinarily neatly. The finished job looks so good and un-intrusive I had to point out to staff that it’s already been done and they were impressed how well it fitted with the look of the front of our building. Most importantly though: it works! The drainage channel keeps the water away from our building and we can finally replace the sodden moss-ridden carpet. Thank you Abel Landscapes! 5 stars all round from communication over design to execution -oh, and reasonable price – I cannot recommend them enough! I would use them again in a heartbeat.”
Xenia