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Looking to improve your garden?
Here you’ll find lots of ways to help you create a unique garden that fits your lifestyle and enhances your home. i.e. make it more fun with less work.
Want a total garden makeover? – have a look at the design service.
Want advice on improving your garden? - see garden coaching
Want to learn how to redesign your garden yourself in friendly company? – see courses
Want a speaker for your group OR want to come along to a talk and get some inspiration for your garden? – see Talks
Clients’ Comments
Garden Design Service
“The rose garden is fabulous, we even sat out there in winter” Eamonn C, Southport Mar09.
“We love the garden and have been approached to open it to the public” Gill S, Oxton Feb 10
Advice Service
“Your advice was invaluable, thank you”. Glen & Joan W, Freshfields September 09
“Thank you for coming over and for the advice you gave, I really felt it was worthwhile ” Judith J, Southport. June08
“Thanks for your help, it was useful and gave us the push we needed”. Di M, Blackpool Nov 06
Courses
Michèle is an excellent tutor, her enthusiasm and level of knowledge has made the course a really enjoyable experience.” Mar 07 Maureen M
I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed yet informative feel of the class and it was inspiring being with other enthusiastic gardeners. It was also relaxed enough to make you feel that all queries were relevant…but important to novices . Angela A. May 09
How much does a garden cost?
The glib answer is however much you want to spend but a general rule of thumb is anything from 4 to 10% for a decent garden that will add between 10 to 15% to the value of your property. Around the same amount you might spend on a new kitchen.
The difference with a garden is that you can do the work in stages and reduce costs by buying smaller plants. (unlike kitchens where you can’t buy a toaster and hope it grows into a fridge freezer).