Summer Landscaping in Wickham

Summer is the best season of the year to take on a landscaping project in Wickham. The dry, settled weather of the Meon Valley through July and August keeps ground conditions workable, allows sub-bases to compact properly, and helps newly laid turf and planting root quickly while the soil is warm. For a conservation village like Wickham, where gardens are often overlooked from The Square or by neighbouring period properties, summer is also when a well-designed garden earns its keep — so completing the work now leaves the whole of late summer and autumn to enjoy it in full.

A typical Wickham landscaping project begins with a site visit to assess levels, drainage and the existing boundaries, many of which are original brick and flint. From there we clear the space, set out levels and any drainage runs, lay a proper compacted sub-base, and install the hard landscaping — paths, patios or steps — before turfing and planting to finish. Most gardens are completed within one to two weeks depending on the scale and access. Homeowners can help the project run smoothly by clearing access to the rear garden, moving pots and furniture, and letting us know about any buried services or shared boundaries before we begin.

We currently have summer availability for landscaping projects across Wickham and the wider SO32 area, and every project starts with a free, no-obligation site visit and a clear written quote. Because summer is our busiest season we always recommend booking early to secure a slot that suits your plans. During spells of hot, dry weather we take particular care with new turf and planting, advising on watering and aftercare so that everything establishes well and comes through the warmer months in good health.

Wickham gardens range from compact plots behind period cottages near the square to larger, level gardens on the newer estates toward Knowle and Fareham Road. Whatever the setting, we design and build to suit the property and its surroundings rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all scheme. To arrange your free summer site visit, call Moore & Sons on 07876234399 or get in touch through our contact page.