Journal

A Green Wall in Hampstead

2011-06-20T08:35:26Z

We created this living, green wall in a small courtyard garden in Hampstead. The planting modules were fixed to the wall giving us a large space for the planting. A total of 460 plants make up the display inclusing a mini herb and salad garden in addition to many ferns, grasses and other evergreen plants. Fully irrigated the plants should grow and thrive, let's hope for a fine, sunny summer so the plants can thrive in their vertical environment.

Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire - Front Driveway and Lawn

2011-04-04T17:57:59Z

To create the level lawn we moved soil dug out from the back to create the patio and decking area. A sleeper retaining wall was installed along the front in addition to a small rendered wall next to the new drive. The permable driveway includes a car tuntable and is bordered by a mature Beech hedge and a clipped box hedge. The impressive front gate was made from Iroko timber which will weather beautifully over time. The planting scheme is minimal but mimics the linear qualities of the garden design allowing for lots of space for a level family lawn.

Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire - Garden Terrace and Water Feature

2011-03-26T08:45:06Z

Here's a job that took most of last year, and some of this. Tonnes of soil removal and relevelling to dig the patio and decking out of the old garden. It's a great space when the sun comes out. The three Oak trees planted in the water feature giving an unusual balance to the area complemented by the three pleached Hornbeams protruding through the decking. These photos were taken in January so we're looking forward to seeing some plant growth throughout the year. Should look great!

Before, During and After

2011-03-25T10:43:37Z

Newly finished patio and decking

2011-03-25T10:23:07Z

This funky patio in Ladbroke Grove was designed by the client. A really interesting surface was created using the rectangular slabs and the decking boards. A perfect party space!

Water Feature Photos

2011-01-07T11:13:25Z

Part of a larger, ongoing landscaping project in Oxfordsire. The water feature includes three Quercus Ilex trees protruding through the surface tiles. The water rises through the gaps and lightly flows over the surface.

More photos!

2011-01-06T20:52:38Z

The completed job in Muswell Hill, before and after photos.

A tremendous effort required to move about 80 tonnes of soil through the house by hand!

Happy New Year! Have a great 2011!

2011-01-06T19:21:52Z

Happy New Year! Have a great 2011!

Hope everyone reading had a fantastic Christmas and a fun New Year. All the best from New Leaf London for 2011.

Here are some photos from two separate jobs from 2010, one ongoing in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire and the other completed in Muswell Hill, London.

Our portfollio page will be updated very soon with more examples of work from last year.

This first set is a driveway we constructed complete with car turntable. What used to be a gravel driveway was resurfaced using these ultra permeable paving blocks with the car turning facility in the middle.

The grass area beyond the retaining wall used to be the same gravel driveway that had a slight gradient down to the front fence. This was relevelled to create one flat, even surface for a family lawn. A long retaining wall was built along the front out of railway sleepers and a new fence built along the boundary.

New Leaf London Website Launch 2009!

2009-11-17T17:27:37Z

We're very pleased to launch the website of New Leaf London, a comprehensive gardening company working throughout Greater London offering quality service at competitive prices.

As the winter draws in and the days get shorter there's lots to do in the garden before Christmas. Give us a call so we can give you a hand!