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We have pretty much finished the Viking Sea Serpent as you can see from the pictures.

The school were great about the additions for length and height and the treatment for the timber preservative. I actually preferred it when it was just the raw timber but it needs to last and without any form of treatment the wood will have rotted within a few years. The problem is that the planters will be holding wet soil and the constant timber contact would have been bad for the structure.

We installed the additional sections on Friday and then we had to mount all the finishing details. It was great to see the kids’ faces at break time as each of them had very intrigued looks about them. “what is it? what you doing?” were the cries coming from behind the barriers. It was all good feedback for us as we put it together.

All that is left to do is fill the planters with soil and then plant out the beds.

That we will leave to the children to do!

With the recent good weather we have been having we managed to get a good start on the planters for the school. The brief was to use only recycled timber in the construction so we went to the Wood Recycling Project in Brighton and managed to secure some interesting pieces of wood that could be used. Continue reading “Recycled timber planter play structure” →

Well the small job of renovating the front garden of one of our clients is nearly completed. Although the garden design was fine, we had an issue with the drainage fall but managed to overcome it and still achieve the desired effect that our designer had wanted. The problem was that the adjacent drive was a good 8″ higher than the garden and so we Continue reading “Paving with indian sandstone” →

Well if you were looking to get your Maples or Birches pruned you may have missed the opportunity as Spring is approaching fast now and when the sap rises in these specific species of tree then it is unwise to carry out any pruning as the sap will not stop weeping from the wounds Continue reading “Tree pruning and removals” →

Welcome to the Arbworx Garden Design page. This is where you will get to know me a little better, and follow the work we do at Arbworx.

My name is Benjamin Biggs. Having graduated from Falmouth University, Cornwall I am now working with Arbworx as a Landscape Technician and Garden Designer. I have always had a passion for modern form and natural environments, like those found in Cornwall. I now hope to continue my Continue reading “Garden design. My chosen career at Arbworx” →

Spring is in the air and the phone is ringing. We are starting to gather pace now for the coming season and this week I was very pleased to win two tenders for works at both a local garden centre and a school. One of the jobs is a large playground structure that is going to be a challenge Continue reading “Landscape design & build for school and garden centre” →

With spring just around the corner it may be a good idea to take a walk around the boundaries of your garden to check that the fencing is OK. If there is anything that needs attention it is far better to get a contractor in now to do the works while the beds are empty than to have to replant after the work is done. Replacing lap panels or bays of close board is never easy, even in the best of locations Continue reading “Garden fencing in Sussex” →

The weather has been really awful recently for our profession. What with the snow at the start of the year and more recently another cold snap seemingly on its way our works diary is all over the place. We had some really goo luck with our school project  though as the weather gave us a small respite so we could finish the fencing for the playground. The staff were all very accommodating and we really enjoyed the praise we received for our work. Continue reading “Landscaping in Sussex” →

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As you all may have guessed there in not much going on in our business with all the snow on the ground and temperatures still around the zero mark. We cannot find the floor, the concrete won’t set properly, and trying to clean up tree works just leaves clients’ gardens in a state for when the snow thaws. Muddy paths and missed twigs, sawdust and other debris are all common items left behind in the snow. Continue reading “Snow, Snow, Snow, and not a landscaper on site!” →

There are hundreds of events on across the UK each month at great locations from stately houses to beautiful gardens and public areas. Here are just a few that we recommend:

Continue reading “What’s on in Sussex” →