Landscaping

Hillcrest Nurseries has developed a reputation for excellent craftsmanship married with personal approach and attention to detail.

Our success is attributed to the quality of the workmanship and the beauty of our landscape designs and gardens, to this end we only use the finest plants and the best construction materials. Aesthetically pleasing yet functional gardens are our hallmark. So whether you require -A garden for relaxation, motivation, or invigoration, A pleasant, child friendly and safe landscape where you and your family can enjoy recreation, or a garden which makes a statment to others about your sense of style, we can provide the solution.

It takes many factors, items and structures to achieve a quality garden. The following is a breakdown of different areas we use to create a garden design - Timber decking, Patios & Paving, Driveways, Water features, Garden lighting, Pergolas, Garden sheds, lawns, Fences, Hedges, Driveways, Play areas, Synthetic golf greens. Depending on budget, size of garden, clients expectations, a garden design could have two or three of these areas, while others incorporate all, either way we have the expertise and experience.

Paving / patios

Paving has an important structural role in the garden and should look attractive as well as being functional. Paving and patios are the framework of the garden linking different parts of it together both physically and aesthetically and providing firm surfaces to walk on, which dry out quickly after rain.

It can be used for constructing all types of areas ranging from patios and driveways to paths, steps etc. It can also be used creatively, by making interesting paving features and using paving in a practical way to make raised beds for easy access to planted areas of shrubs and flowers.

Hillcrest Nurseries uses a wide variety of paving materials from natural stone such as Indian Sandstone to precast concrete products.

The choice of materials is almost endless and the ways in which paving can be laid is equally varied. Hillcrest Nurseries offers expert advice in the selection and use of materials appropriate to your garden requirements and budget.

Decking & Timber Features

We can design and build decking and timber structures which are both decorative and functional.

As well as being attractive decking provides functionality, in the form of an area for seating and entertaining. In addition, Decking and Timber Structures are ideal for covering existing ugly concrete structures, walls and patios and is generally a cheaper alternative to the removal and replacement of such. The obvious use of wood in the construction of decking and other such timber structures means, combined with a good design, they will harmonise with the natural surroundings of any garden.

Turf / Seeded Lawns

The lawn connects all the other elements of the garden linking flower beds, shrubs and paving. It brings a sense of calm through its year round greenness. Its tactile robust nature makes it both functional and decorative. It is a unique plant as it can be cut low without being damaged and will wear some abuse.

Hillcrest Nurseries has expertise in both seed lawns and rollout turf.

Tree / Shrub Planting

The value of landscape plants are many including influence on air purification, noise reduction, privacy and screening and increasing property value. Studies have shown that people have a basic desire for contact with plants which can have a strong positive influence on human behaviour.

Plants define the garden through texture, movement and colour. Plants soften the edges of hard landscaping and like the weather create the seasons. Planting to best effect requires the input of a professionall.