Landscape gardener/Techniques

Learn the technique.

Step-by-step guides to landscape architect techniques — base construction and fastening fall and drainage planting and grass establishment explained as on site with correct figures

5 categories · 10 guides

The thickness of the attachment

Sub-base construction and compaction of the base course

From raw subgrade to a firm, load-bearing base course

Levelling and laying paving stones

From screed to filled joints

Setting edging in concrete and mortar

A fixed edge that keeps the paving in place

Falls & drainage

Set out falls and levels on site

String line, spirit level, straightedge and laser

Planting

Planting trees and shrubs

Correct planting hole, planting depth and establishment

Staking newly planted trees

Number of stakes, placement and ties that do no harm

Planting hedges and shelterbelts

Plant spacing, pattern and straight rows

Grass

Sow a lawn from scratch

Soil preparation, sowing, germination and first cut

Laying turf

A finished lawn in one day — bonding, watering and care

Earthworks

Soil improvement with compost

Structure, humus and working it into the growing medium