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Guide · 5 min read

Small and new-build garden ideas that make a big difference

Practical ideas to transform small and new-build gardens across Slough, Langley, Bracknell and Berkshire: layout, materials and drainage.

Fix the ground first

New-build gardens often hide rubble and compacted clay under a thin layer of turf, which is why lawns flood and struggle. Clearing and levelling properly is the foundation of everything else.

Make it feel bigger

Large-format porcelain with fewer joints, a single colour palette, and slatted fencing that lets light through all make a small garden feel more open.

Zones, not clutter

Create one seating area, one green area and some planting, linked by a simple path. Raised sleeper beds add height and storage space.

Low maintenance

Artificial grass, porcelain and composite decking keep upkeep to a minimum for busy families.

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