Secluded Garden Tips Retreating into the tranquillity of your garden can be an incredible respite from the daily grind. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, delighting in a peaceful cup of tea, or simply basking in the splendour of your flourishing plants, a touch of privacy can transform your garden into a personal oasis. With some careful landscape design and reorganisation of your garden, you can avoid the prying eyes of those around you and experience the beauty of the natural world around you in peace. If this sounds like a good idea for your space, then check out our top tips to morph your ..read more

As we approach the season of sunshine and open-air living, many homeowners across the UK are contemplating the transformations they can make to their gardens in 2024. The total cost of landscaping services can vary based on factors such as the scope of your garden or your choice of materials – making the initial stages seem overwhelming. In this post, we’ll explore the proposed cost of landscaping in the UK for 2024, helping you plan your perfect outdoor space and make things easier to manage. Heath Landscapes offer a wide range of landscaping services for customers across Hertfordshire so if ..read more

Spring Gardening Tasks Spring is the season of growth and renewal, beginning a whole new year for the landscape. As soon as the frost melts and the temperatures begin to rise, it is time to get back outdoors and make sure your garden is ready for the year ahead. Even if you are planning on redesigning your garden later in the year, these initial preparations can still be done to ensure the best results. Whether you’re a novice to the gardening world or have already developed quite a green thumb, here is the definitive guide to springtime prep for your landscape to ensure a thriving year ahead ..read more

Are they a good Landscape Gardener? It seems like an obvious question, but the correct answer lies deeper than a convincing advert. In an ideal world, you would use a known and recommended tradesman whose work you have seen and liked, but this is not always an option. Here at Heath Landscapes, we provide photos of our work and give potential clients an insight into what we do. We try to provide before and after shots partly to show the impact our work can have but also it goes a long way to proving we really did the work. It is important to note that some designers may be using stock images, n ..read more

Top Landscaping Tips In this latest blog post we explore some of the landscaping tips and ideas that we think can add the most value to your home and create a worthwhile investment for the future. From outdoor lighting to installing new planting and trees, we look at what areas of your garden you can enhance to make them more appealing. Outdoor Garden Lighting Outdoor lighting is a great investment for homeowners looking to add value to their property. Not only does it provide practical benefits, such as improving safety and security, but it also creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. By str ..read more

Manufactured Paving Concrete Paving Concrete paving slabs are made in moulds and then textured and coloured to give the required or desired look. This type of paving can be inexpensive, however, they are very unnatural and lack character. On the other hand, they are strong and weather well with many different colours. Some concrete paving slabs are made to look exactly like natural stone, and it can be quite hard to tell the difference. Laying concrete slabs is often cheaper than natural paving and can be quicker to lay. Porcelain Paving Porcelain tiles are kiln-fired and precision cut tiles ..read more

2024 Garden Design Trends to Transform Your Outdoor Space Garden design isn’t just about arranging a few plants and hoping for the best. It’s an art form that composes the great outdoors into a symphony of colours, shapes, and textures. With each new year comes a fresh slate of trends, and as we leap into 2024, it’s time to unpack the future of garden design. These trends are not only aesthetically pleasing but also an incisive commentary on the trajectory of our planet-friendly awareness and our deep-seated desire to be closer to nature. Whether you’re an avid green thumb or a budding enthusi ..read more

Create A Year Round Outdoor Space In recent years, the idea of home has expanded beyond the interior of your house. The trend of creating an outdoor living space that’s as inviting as your living room is rapidly gaining popularity—and for good reason. With a thoughtfully designed outdoor area, you can extend your home’s square footage and enjoy the serenity of nature without sacrificing comfort. But how do you transform your patio or garden into a space you can enjoy all year round? From creating a cosy retreat to ensuring that space adapts to the seasons, this guide will walk you through the ..read more

 Video Transcript Hi, this is Jim from Heath Landscapes, and I’m going to show you around our new project in Stansted Abbots. Before Video As you can see, skips arrived nice and early, so let’s show you around the back. Nice access leading up to the property, which is always good. Nice wide alleyway, good access for digger, good barrel run. Taking the panel out to access for the digger, and as you can see, first thing you notice is an expanse of concrete and a garden that’s not had a lot of love in quite some time. First problem, if you will call it a problem, is we’ve got a garage here, a do ..read more