Why Drainage Planning Improves Garden Design in and around Chester

When people plan a new garden, most of the focus goes on the visible parts. Patios, planting areas, lawns, maybe a new driveway. But the part that often decides whether the whole project succeeds is something you barely see once the job is finished. Good drainage planning. Across Chester, Hoole, Upton, Blacon, Saltney and Vicars […]

🌧️ Why Clay Soil Causes Drainage Problems in Cheshire

🌧️ Why Clay Soil Causes Drainage Problems in Cheshire

If you’ve ever wondered why gardens in Cheshire seem to stay wet long after the rain stops, the answer is usually sitting right under your feet. Much of the ground around Chester, Hoole, Upton, Tarvin, Mickle Trafford and Christleton is heavy clay. It holds water like a sponge that never quite dries out. I see it regularly […]