At Surrounding Counties we’re dedicated to fulfilling the potential of your garden. We deliver simple and elegant solutions that provide ecological benefits and create welcoming, peaceful spaces.

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Design. Landscaping. Aftercare.

We offer three key services to transform your space into a beautiful, welcoming garden. Our design service visualises how to make the most of your site, while landscaping brings to life the creative ideas, and aftercare ensures your garden thrives. We provide these services separately or in combination. Click below to find out more.

Creative idea generation and practical planning services, excluding the actual installation or maintenance.

Consultation
A site visit to discuss your needs, preferences and site characteristics, and begin considering potential solutions.

Concept Development
Creation of initial design concepts, including mood boards, sketches and themes, to capture the style and vision of your garden.

Site Analysis & Surveying
Detailed analysis of the site, including topography, drainage, sunlight exposure, and existing vegetation or structures.

Master Plan
Creation of a comprehensive design plan for the overall layout of the garden, with planting, hardscaping, water features, etc.

Planting Design
A detailed plan of the selection and placement of plants, taking into consideration aesthetics, seasonal interest, climate and soil conditions.

Hardscape Design
Layout and specifications for non-plant elements such as patios, walkways, walls, decks, pergolas and water features.

3D Visualisation & Rendering Development of 3D models or rendered images to help you visualise the final design.
Our installation, gardening and build services.

Site Preparation & Grading
Clearing the land, removing debris and levelling the site to ensure proper drainage and a stable foundation for landscaping features.

Softscaping
Planting and soil improvement activities, which include planting trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and ground cover, adding compost, mulch or other soil enhancements, and laying sod or seeding grass to establish lawns. Hedges may be created to frame the garden or add privacy.

Hardscaping
Installation of non-living materials. This includes building hard surfaces such as patios, paths and drives, constructing walls, installing decks, pergolas, fences and gates, creating water features, and building functional outdoor living spaces such as fire pits.
Maintaining and nurturing the landscape.

General Garden Maintenance
Weeding, pruning, trimming and deadheading plants to keep the garden healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

Lawn Care
Mowing and edging to maintain appearance, applying lawn fertilisers, aerating and dethatching, and overseeding to improve density and repair bare patches.

Seasonal Planting & Mulching
Replacing seasonal plants or adding new plantings to keep the garden vibrant throughout the year, and applying mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds and maintain soil temperature.

Pruning & Tree Care
Regular pruning to promote healthy growth, remove dead or diseased branches, and shape plants, monitoring tree health for signs of disease, pests or nutrient deficiencies, and applying treatments as necessary.

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Two men are planting a tree in a garden. One man is crouching and the other is kneeling, both are working with the soil and plants around them. There are small potted plants arranged in rows nearby, and gardening equipment like a shovel and a wheelbarrow are visible in the background.

Our Process

1. Discovery. Consultation with the client and assessment of your space. An exploration of possibilities and preferences, capturing what you want to achieve.

2. Concept Design. Creation of initial design concepts to define a style and vision for the garden, using mood boards and sketches.

3. Site Analysis. A detailed survey of the site, examining topography, drainage, sunlight exposure, and existing vegetation or structures

4. Detailed Design. Developing full designs, including overall layout, planting design, hardscape design and other features, followed by technical drawings.

5. Site Preparation. Clearing the land, removing debris and levelling the site to ensure good drainage and a stable foundation for landscaping features.

6. Construction. Creation of the new landscape via installation, planting and building, following detailed plans to ensure smooth progress.

7. Aftercare. A range of services to maintain and monitor the landscape after creation, ensuring its beauty and longevity.

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“We chose Surrounding Counties to remodel our garden after hearing glowing praises from a number of local people they’d worked for. We couldn’t be happier. They were friendly and professional throughout the process. They took a dilapidated and empty space and turned it into our favourite ‘room’ in the house. We wouldn’t use anyone else.”