Paths and patios
Level, well-drained spaces for everyday walking, eating outside and sitting in the sun or shade.
Landscaping and Garden Construction in Oxfordshire
Carefully managed projects delivered by skilled landscapers experienced in all aspects of ground work, hard and soft landscaping.
Building your dream garden
Not all Garden Landscapers are the same. Choosing the right landscaping company to build your garden could mean the difference between a dream garden and a disaster.
Choosing someone you can trust to create your dream garden is perhaps the most important step in your journey. Get it right and you’ll have peace of mind before, during and after your garden has been transformed. Get it wrong and your garden could be a burden, not a source of joy.
- Do they really understand what you want to achieve?
- Have they got the skills and resources to do the job to a high standard?
- Are they easy to work with and nice to have around?
- Do they appreciate the impact a new garden can have on you and the environment?
Why use a professional landscaper?
Landscaping your garden is a big investment, so choosing a professional to work with is the way to ensure you not only get value for money, but that it will be built to a high standard that will last for years to come.
Professional accreditation
Choose a company that is a member of one of the industry bodies such as The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) or the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). Their rigorous membership criteria ensure industry standards are upheld. TrustMark registration also provides consumer protection and peace of mind that verified quality standards will be met.
Depth and breadth of skills
A new Garden Design often involves many different features requiring a high level of skill across many different areas of expertise. Consider a company that can offer experience and a solid track record in all aspects of groundwork, hard and soft landscaping. Companies who employ all their own landscapers, train them and develop their skills in-house rather than using casual labour are more likely to deliver a consistently high build quality to professional standards. A single point of contact for all aspects of the project allows quality to be controlled and your life a lot easier.
Track record and reputation
A strong portfolio of happy, satisfied clients demonstrates that a professional landscaper can be trusted to deliver what it promises. Asking for references and seeing previous work first hand can help you make your decision with confidence. Consider how much importance is placed on sustainability, connecting with nature and the local community when selecting a landscaper. It could make all the difference to the impact your garden makes on the local and global environment.
Why choose GreenArt to build your garden?
With all the hard and soft landscaping skills you’ll need and an in-house team that works hard and takes pride in their work, with GreenArt you can be assured your project will be delivered to high standards, on budget and in a well-managed and timely manner.
Steps and slopes
Gentler steps, handrails and routes that feel safer underfoot and easier to use as you get older.
Walls and terraces
Retaining walls, raised beds and terraces to make sloping gardens more usable and easier.
Driveways and entrances
Smart, durable driveways and front paths that look tidy, drain properly and feel welcoming.
Timber structures
Decks, pergolas and screens in quality timber to extend living space and soften views.
Screens and practical features
Fences, bin and oil-tank screens, log stores and other neat ways to hide the “ugly but necessary” bits.
Specialist features
Swimming pools, garden buildings and hot tubs, with trusted specialists managed by us.
Why Choose GreenArt
A few words from people who asked us to make their gardens easier to enjoy and look after.
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Our Build Process and Project Management
We keep things straightforward and well explained, so you always know what is happening next.
First visit and conversation
We usually start by visiting you at home to see the garden and talk through what is not working and what you would like instead. We look at levels, access, soil and views, and have an honest chat about what is realistic for your space and budget. If it helps, we can also arrange a follow-up meeting at the GreenArt showroom in Wallingford to look at materials and ideas together. There is no charge for this first visit.
Design and outline costs
From that visit we put together hand-drawn plans that show how paths, seating, planting and features could work together. We then talk the drawings through with you, make any changes and give you outline costs so you can decide how far you want to go.
Building the garden
Our own landscaping teams carry out the work, with a site foreman keeping things moving and tidy. We handle groundwork, drainage, waste and any specialist trades, and keep you updated as each stage is finished.
Handover and early care
When the garden is finished, we walk it with you, explain the key features and give simple guidance on watering and early care. If you would like ongoing help, our Care and Development team can take on regular visits so the garden stays looking its best.
Hard landscaping projects in real gardens
A few examples of how new paths, terraces and structures have changed how our clients use their gardens.
A garden created to be kind to the countryside
A naturalistic wildlife pond with a tumbling Yorkstone waterfall surrounded by a bank of wildflowers creates the focal point for this design…
A quintessential English cottage garden and true work of art
The garden needed to be easy to look after whilst also providing the ‘wow’ factor and ‘instant gratification’ they dreamed of. Using…
Building for Wildlife and a Changing Climate
The way a garden is built matters as much as what is planted. Permeable paving, careful drainage and locally sourced materials help your garden cope with heavier rain and hotter summers, and leave room for wildlife to thrive.
Many of our clients like the idea that their garden is doing some good beyond the fence, without it looking untidy. Building it in from the start is the easiest way: permeable surfaces, planted drainage, log piles tucked behind a wall and gaps left for hedgehogs to pass through.
- Planting that gives food and shelter to bees, butterflies and birds through the year
- Using trees, shrubs and groundcover to shade soil and help it hold on to moisture
- Planning paths, levels and drainage so water runs and soaks away in a controlled way
- Choosing durable, lower-impact materials and making good use of what is already on site
- Using simple tools, such as our Garden Biodiversity Index and Climate Resilience checks, to show the difference your new garden is making
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few of the things people usually ask us when they are thinking about working on their garden.
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