Are you looking to add a patio to your garden or update an existing one? We have five of the best garden patio ideas to give you all the inspiration you need! Installing a stunning patio is one of the most effective ways to transform your outdoor space, whatever its size, shape or style. By…
Once upon a time, achieving the perfect lawn required patience, hard work and more than a little luck. If you weren’t green-fingered or your garden didn’t receive the right amount of sunshine and showers, you’d end up with patchy, yellow or muddy turf. But today, creating the lawn you’ve always wanted can be as easy…
Finding your sloping garden a challenge? There are plenty of hilly places around the UK, including some in the beautiful South West, where we’re based. If you live in one of them, the chances are that your garden is far from flat. It may even have a noticeable upward or downward slope that makes enjoying…
UK front gardens are brimming with untapped potential. Walk down any residential street and you’ll see neglected outdoor spaces lining the pavement. They’re ready and waiting to be transformed into practical yet beautiful front gardens for their owners to enjoy. The area in front of your home is all too easily overlooked in favour of…
Aside from the keen gardeners amongst us, most people would say their ideal garden would look great with little input from themselves. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner with little experience or knowledge of gardening, or a busy professional with no time for gardening, a low maintenance garden could be the right option for you. If…
Permeable Block Paving Driveway, Exeter, Devon. Welcome to the daily permeable block paving driveway blog of Kerry Jackson, proprietor of Jackson’s Landscape Design, JLD, the home of quality garden design, landscaping, composite decking, artificial grass, patio design and paving and driveways. This blog post shows the daily life of our permeable block paving driveway build in Exeter,…
Contemporary garden design and Build, Brixham, Devon Welcome to the daily blog of Kerry Jackson, proprietor of Jackson’s Landscape Design, JLD, the home of quality garden design and landscaping Devon, this blog will show you the daily life of our garden build up, the blog will include, final plans, before and daily images from commencement to completion…
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An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 18 Coffee View previous day here Removing sub base from planter Planter ready for topsoil Progress on garden landscape Exeter Garden design and landscaping in Devon Marshalls faistone step riser Marshalls kitchen…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 17 Coffee View previous day here Marking out the raised planter For this particular garden design and landscaping project near Tiverton Devon, the design includes seven raised planters to the perimeter of…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 16 Coffee View previous day here Composite decking mainframe The composite decking mainframe is taking shape, I want to use as many full lengths as possible so plenty of thought and calculations…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 15 Coffee View previous day here Plastering straight edge The top coat is applied with hydo lime included within the render gauge. This will allow the walling render top coat to breathe.…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 14 Coffee View previous day here 45 degree chamfer to pipe rocker From the manhole 600mm pipe rocker I installed into the rear garden manhole I clean and grease the rubber collar…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 13 View previous day here M5 Closed Oh dear not looking good closing a motorway. M5 Crash We have been on the road since 7.15 am, the traffic on the motorway has…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon. Day 12 View previous day here Coffee. Video footage applying the scratch coat It’s not until you watch yourself at work you realise your little habits, it would seem I like to…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon. Day 11 View previous day here Coffee. Setting out the reflection pond I have set the road pins and string lines up to the required diamensions and double checked that all my…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 10 View previous day here Coffee. Electric ducting installed The trench depth for the 60mm diameter black ribbed duct is hand dug at 300mm, I still have an additional 100mm of consolidated…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 9 View previous day here Coffee. Kitchen garden hatchway The 3m concrete lintels are now bedded down level and the opening for the speakers has been created. I purposely constructed these two…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 8 View previous day here Coffee. Marshalls exterior kitchen The main feed of armoured cable is fed into the right hand side storage cupboard, all the electrical fittings and connections will be…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 7 View previous day here Coffee. Laying blockwork Using a Marshalltown bricklaying trowel I apply the 4;1 ratio mortar to the top face of the plumb 225mm wide 7 Newton concrete blockwork, the…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 6 View previous day here Coffee. Setting out the blockwork Using a folding 90 and 45 degree set square I begin setting out the blockwork, this entire project will run 90 degrees…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 5 View previous day here Coffee. Mixing Concrete Whilst one member of the team sets about mixing the concrete, 5;1 ratio, for the feature walling and outdoor kitchen area, the other moves…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 4 View previous day here Coffee. 18 ton Hi-ab grab Like clock work my 18 ton Hi-ab grab lorry arrives to remove the first load of landscaping sub soil and rubble from…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 3 View previous day here Coffee. Hand digging the footings Landscaping works continue to cut the remaining feature wall footings, again this must be undertaken by hand, as you can clearly view…
An insight into the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. Day 2 View previous day here Coffee. I requested a larger machine to move the stockpile of rubble as the previously hired excavator struggled to meet the demands of the project. You never can…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Exeter, Devon. My name is Kerry Jackson, proprietor, principle garden designer and fully fledged hands-on landscaper of Jackson’s Landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon. A warm welcome to you and many thanks for your time viewing…
Slippery softwood decking !! here is Jackson Landscape Designs durable, anti slip, aesthetically pleasing, money saving solution for all gardens and landscapes in Newton Abbot, Devon and surrounding areas. Hazardous softwood deck Do you have an area of slippery softwood decking in your garden? Are you no longer using the decking area because it is…
We undertake Permeable block paving, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, driveways, patios, pathways, gardens, using Tobermore products in Exeter Devon. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAY 7-9 IMAGES. Day 10 Laying of the permeable driveway paving blocks The 3mm clean stone infill id brushed into the joints of the permeable driveway block…
A sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) is designed to reduce the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges. Increasing urbanisation has caused problems with increased flash flooding after sudden rain. As areas of vegetation are replaced by impermeable concrete, tarmac or roofed areas the area loses its ability to absorb…
The contents of this page shows how we install kerbs, kerb, road kerbs, kerb installers, road edgings, kerb stones, block kerbs, standard kerbs, edging kerbs, block paving edging kerb, edge restraint in Exeter, Devon. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HER E TO VIEW DAY 2 IMAGES. Day 3 The concrete is poured straight from the shute to…
The contents of this page shows how to install patios, garden paving, paving slabs, paving stones, patio, stone paving, paving stone, patio stone, patio stones, concrete slabs, slabs, flagstones in Devon. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW SITE PLANS, BEFORE AND DAY 1 IMAGES. Day 2 The 450×450 Tobermore Mayfair silver patio paving slabs are…
Marshalls South West Regional award winner I am extremely humble that my garden design and landscaping practice, Jackson’s Landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon are awarded the Marshalls South west regional award winner, for the most creative use of a Marshalls product. This category has been awarded to myself, Kerry Jackson, on two previous occasions at the Southwest regional level…
The contents of this page shows, Paving, Patio, Radius cuts, Hard Landscaping, Landscaper, Contemporary Garden Design, Artificial Lawn, Artificial Grass, Devon, Tobermore. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 20-21 IMAGES. Day 22 The 450x450x35mm Tobermore Mayfair Silver paving slabs are loaded out corner to corner so not to trap fingers and also its much easier…
The contents of this blog show, Hard Landscaping, Landscaper, Paving, Patio, Contemporary Garden Design, Artificial Lawn, Artificial Grass, Tobermore, Devon. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 18 – 19 IMAGES. Day 20 The second coat of Graphite masonry paint is applied to the entire render works. The consolidated sand is screed ed to…
A blog about Block paving, hard landscaping, driveway, patio, driveways, patios, pathways, garden, landscaper, Tobermore, Devon THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 15-17 IMAGES. Day 18 The preparation to install the block paving to the higher seating level commences, four road pins are inserted to the four corners of the project and a taught…
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 11 – 14 IMAGES. Day 15 The client has requested that the curved rising black sleeper shrine at ground level be raised by 1 meter so the garden structure is visible from the higher seating area. A work change order form has been filed and signed by the client…
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 6 – 10 IMAGES. Day 11 Gazebo and tools moved from sub base area so the intricate paving detail can be sprayed on the ground, all measurements and diameters are noted and loaded into CAD software, Sketchup Pro 8. I undertake this marking out procedure because of the complexity of…
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW BEFORE, DESIGN AND DAY 1 – 5 IMAGES. Day 6 Saturday 01/12/12. Job and knock….move 16 tons of sub base from front drive way to rear garden, rake and level at 100mm layers and consolidate….. completed by 1.30pm….home. I’m 6 tons shy of the upper 40mm to dust…
We are pleased to announce that multi award winning Garden Designer and Landscaper, Kerry Jackson of Jackson’s Landscape Design, Devon has joined forces with nurseryman and award winning designer Toby Buckland. Toby, owner of Toby Buckland Nurseries and Plant Centre at Powderham Castle is now designing planting schemes for our clients. Kerry Jackson and Toby…
Jackson’s Landscape Design have been approved as Devon’s artificial grass installers for Grono Artificial Lawn Specialists. (Artificial Grass is also known as synthetic grass, astroturf and fake grass) Garden design and Landscaping Devon: For your garden and landscaping projects that require low maintenance within the garden design, we are able to supply and install Grono’s premium products within your…
Tannin is a substance found in many different plants. Tannins is notably found naturally occurring in grapes, tea leaves, oak and eucalyptus leaves. Tannin stain on Sandstone paving: Tannins produce the brown leafy hues inside the foliage of some trees and various other trees. The golden yellow within a number of leaves, one example, is…
A driveway, block paving, paving, patio, courtyard, carpark, carport, foothpath product for useage on garden design Devon, landscaping, hard landscaping, landscapers, driveway contractors, patio installers and paving installation projects throughout Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. Marshalls Cobbletech driveway paving block paving product is completly exclusive to the 1050 or so Marshalls Register members throughout the…
Images and a video showing the process of a Concrete slab construction, with 3mm crushed glass tamped into the RC 25 fibre concrete, a black cement dye will be added once the power float pan is able to be positioned on the slab. The curved wooden retainer to the turf has been staked and screwed…
Jackson’s Landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon, ensure that all newly installed lawns for you garden design or landscaping projects are cut by our suppliers and instantly installed the same day to create a lush perfect lawn. Fresh turf for garden design Devon Ground Preparation Proper ground preparation is essential for the establishment and future well-being…
We design and install artificial fake grass lawns in gardens and landscapes throughout Devon that look so realalistic, it’s difficult to tell the difference!! Fake grass installer Devon: Are you seeking to reduce your labour time within your garden? by installing Artificial Grass in Devon – Astro Turf – Fake Grass – Synthetic Grass -…
Jackson’s Landscape Design is a leading Contemporary Garden Design and landscaping company covering the whole of Teignmouth and all surrounding areas, and are based in Newton Abbot, Devon. We don’t however limit ourselves to Devon and Cornwall, as we will travel to any location in the UK for your projects. JLD has earned a national reputation for creating all…
Are you planning to have your garden designed or looking for a garden or landscape makeover using reputable local landscapers or even just revamp an existing area of your garden ready for Summer 2018 usage? If so, you really need to start the ball rolling now to commission us to design and install your bespoke garden, landscaping project. All…
Being a contributing member of many National on line forums, again I hear disturbing news that vile landscaping, landscape, landscaper contractors through out the UK are targeting vulnerable people to practice their underhand business when landscaping works are required. Allow me to make it crystal clear to all who view my site, we at Jackson’s Landscape Design continue to…
Garden design, garden designer, landscape design, landscape designer, landscaper, landscaping ….are terms of my chosen profession….Jackson’s Landscape Design are based In Devon and serve the entire Southwest of the UK. Should you decide that your outside garden wall needs a new application of cement, the old rendering should be completely removed and a scratch coat…
One man’s problem is another man’s treasure. The same can be said when the concept of landscaping a steep slope. These slopes in your gardens present a landscaping challenge. With land and space at a premium, we at Jackson’s Landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon, believe it is imperative to utilise the entire area of your…
Patio paving contractor Devon. Is it just me or has the amount of vans, trucks and Volvo estates all with, (landscaping, paving, patio, kitchen fitting, gutter cleaning, you name it they do it), livery magnets slapped on both sides, increased throughout the county of Devon dramatically over the last five years? Every man and his…
I create bespoke contemporary external spaces with a passion, I also enjoy my vocation and it’s been mentioned on many occasions that my internal fire is reflected within my work. Don’t take my word for it, take a look around my site and see what others have to say. If your seeking a bespoke garden,…
Garden design, garden designer, landscape design, landscape designer, landscaper, landscaping ….are terms of my chosen profession….Jackson’s Landscape Design are based In Devon and serve the entire Southwest of the UK. Jackson’s Landscape Design is a leading Garden Design company covering the whole of Exeter and all surrounding areas, and are based in Newton Abbot, Devon.…
Jackson’s Landscape Design is a leading Garden Design company covering the whole of the South Hams, and are based in Devon. We don’t however limit ourselves to Devon and we will travel to any location in the UK for the right projects. JLD has earned a national reputation for creating all types and sizes of…
The video you see below is of the final layout plans and finished project for a contemporary garden, in Whimple, Exeter designed by Kerry Jackson. Zoom in and take a look at the standard of finish. Granted this my not be your style at all but please remember this project was created solely for our…
So, how exactly do I cut an external curve in any paving slab / flag with a twelve inch 2 stroke petrol mix Stihl saw using the generously issued belle universal twelve inch 20mm bore diamond tipped blade, that is designed to travel in a straight line? External cut My answer to you and all…
Having spent 32 years of my life working under the elements designing and creating gardens and landscapes with in the counties of Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Its dawned on me that I’ve been asked absolutely thousands of questions by thousands of people. The latest was in the branch of Jewson, Torquay, Devon. Phil Skeats, the branch…
Yes, Garden design Wiltshire, garden designer, landscape design, landscape designer, landscaper, landscaping ….are terms of my chosen profession….Jackson’s Landscape Design are based In Devon and serve the entire Southwest of the UK Jackson’s Landscape Design are the Southwest’s leading garden design and landscaping practice based in beautiful Devon. We don’t however limit ourselves to Devon…
Garden Design in Torbay and Torquay, Devon. Jackson’s Landscape Design is a leading garden design and landscaping practice covering the whole of Torbay and Torquay, and are based in Newton Abbot, Devon. We don’t however limit ourselves to Devon and we will travel to any location in the UK for the right projects and clients!.…
3D garden design The award winning Garden Design, Devon based company has earned a national reputation for creating beautifully designed and installed natural stone paving projects. I have the wealth of 32 years experience. Client referral is my best advertisement, I was also delighted to have won both National and Regional awards from leading landscape…
Ive mentioned how we would prepare your soil for planting, now that we have prepared the soil in such manner I’d be happy to move to the next stage of sowing your seeds in the garden. Good soil preparation is paramount and your soil should be dug to a depth of not less than 230mm.…
I am sure that there are several reasons why people buy a second home – either to get away from the drum of the day job for some peace and quiet at weekends, for long-term investment purposes or perhaps for a holiday home for oneself or to rent out for a little income. Whatever the…