Chestnut Gardens

Category: Clay Pavers

Garden redesign, Long Ditton.

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The garden needed an update after the new owners moved in, with a layout that suited how they wanted to use the space now and in the future.

Before and after

This large garden needed a complete rethink in terms of layout and future use, having last been updated over twenty years ago.

This large garden in Long Ditton needed a fresh approach, having been last updated around twenty years ago. We worked with Garden Designer Deb Cass and the client to understand how best to use the generous space, bringing more light and new planting into the garden while preserving key established plants.

The end result creates new spaces to amble around the garden, along with a large lawn for the young family to play on and a small man-made hill to add a sense of fun. A composite deck frames a beautiful Japanese maple, and a clay paver path connects a new route through the garden and planting, opening up new views from inside the house.

Front garden, Rayners Park.

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Having recently moved in, the neglected front garden needed re-imagining to match the quality of the home behind it and to create a more welcoming arrival.

Before and after

This Victorian terrace in Rayners Park needed to be brought up to date with the rest of the house, adding more kerb appeal and a more inviting welcome home. The old, tired materials were replaced with a cleaner layout and a more generous front path.

Whilst not much time is spent in most front gardens, they are seen by passers-by and are the first thing you see when you return home after a long day. This front garden had been neglected for some years, and it was time to give it some much-needed kerb appeal.

We worked with the client on their requirements, which centred on creating a more luxurious welcome home. Smooth sandstone was selected for the main surfaces, along with a custom bull-nosed step complete with an air vent drilled into the front. Bin storage and the practicalities of standing them on hard ground were also a key consideration, so we used clay pavers to complement the sandstone and provide that durable standing area. A cost-effective front fence was installed to neatly frame the space.