Landscaping in Leicester

The cost of landscaping a garden depends on the size of the space, the amount of preparation needed, access, materials and the type of work involved. A simple garden improvement will usually cost much less than a full garden transformation with patios, fencing, turfing, drainage and planting. The best way to get an accurate price is to arrange a site visit and written quote.

The most expensive parts of landscaping are usually groundwork and hard landscaping. This can include excavation, waste removal, drainage, sub-base preparation, patios, paving, retaining walls, steps and driveways. These parts cost more because they involve labour, materials and proper preparation, but they are also important for making sure the finished garden lasts.

A landscaper or landscape gardener usually helps change, design or build the structure of a garden. This can include patios, driveways, fencing, turfing, artificial grass, planting, drainage, water features and full garden makeovers. A gardener usually focuses more on maintaining an existing garden, such as mowing, pruning, weeding and general upkeep.

If your garden already works well and you need regular upkeep, you probably need a gardener. If you want to redesign, rebuild or improve the layout, surfaces or structure of your garden, you are more likely to need a landscaper. Landscaping is usually the better choice for patios, driveways, fencing, turfing, artificial grass and full garden transformations.