Groundworks
July 2024
Drainage Solutions for Waterlogged Gardens
A waterlogged garden is unusable in winter and damaging to plants year-round. Here are the most effective drainage solutions available for Hampshire and Dorset gardens.
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May 2024
Groundworks: What to Expect from the Process
Groundworks is the most disruptive but most important phase of any garden project. Here is what is involved and what to expect when it starts at your property.
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January 2024
Case Study: Drainage and Groundworks in Southampton
A Southampton family's rear garden was persistently waterlogged every winter. Here is how A&T Landscapes diagnosed and solved the problem with a French drain and soakaway.
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August 2023
Groundworks: Foundations Explained for Homeowners
Understanding what goes on underground before any landscaping begins helps you make better decisions and ensures nothing important is skipped. Here is what to know.
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February 2023
French Drains Explained: Do You Need One?
French drains are the most versatile garden drainage solution available. Here is exactly how they work, where they are used and whether one is right for your Hampshire garden.
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September 2022
Site Clearance and Groundworks: What's Involved?
Site clearance and groundworks are the essential first phases of any landscaping project. Here is what each involves and why getting them right is so important.
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April 2025
Garden Drainage Solutions: French Drains, Soakaways and More
Poor drainage blights many Hampshire and Dorset gardens. This guide explains the full range of drainage solutions — French drains, soakaways, piped drainage and more.
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May 2025
How to Plan Garden Groundworks
Groundworks is the foundation of any landscaping project. Getting the planning right before any digging starts saves time, money and frustration throughout the project.
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June 2025
Land Clearance: What's Involved and How Long It Takes
Land clearance can range from a half-day garden tidy to a multi-week operation for large plots. Here is what is involved and realistic timescales for projects of different scales.
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July 2025
Preparing Your Garden for Hard Landscaping
Getting the preparation right before laying a patio, path or driveway is essential to a long-lasting result. Here is what good groundworks for hard landscaping involves.
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August 2025
How to Level an Uneven Garden
An uneven or sloped garden limits what you can do with the space. Here is how to approach levelling a garden — from simple lawn levelling to more significant regrading work.
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September 2025
Understanding Soil Types in Hampshire and Dorset
Soil type determines what will grow in your garden and how it drains. Here is a practical guide to the main soil types found across Hampshire and Dorset and how to work with them.
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October 2025
Dealing with Clay Soil in Your Garden
Clay soil is the most challenging garden soil type but also one of the most rewarding when managed correctly. Here is how to improve drainage, workability and plant performance.
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November 2025
Tree Stump Removal: Options and Costs
Tree stumps are unsightly, take up space and can harbour disease. Here is a clear guide to stump removal options and realistic costs for Hampshire and Dorset properties.
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January 2025
The Importance of Proper Site Survey Before Landscaping
Skipping a proper site survey before landscaping is a false economy. Here is why a thorough assessment of your garden before work starts saves money and prevents problems.
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