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We love hearing feedback from customers and we work hard to make sure each and every sale is as smooth as possible. We've rounded up a few of our positive customer comments, so you can have even greater confidence in the service and delivery of products from the team here at Landscape World.
"I just want to say a very big 'thank you' and congratulations on your efficient transporting of my dragonfly stone circle to Cumbria the day after it was ordered. It was an astounding feat of organisation and I am so very grateful to you.
Thank you, Jane"
"Thank you for the swift delivery of my Stonemarket Timberstone order which was received today. Can I just say thank you so much for such brilliant and courteous service throughout my dealings with you and your company.
Kind regards, Rob"
"What a great experience buying from Landscapeworld was! The price of our paving slabs was easily the best we could find and the customer service was excellent, with communication from the company at every step of the way and Chris was a pleasure to deal with, showing very strong customer service skills not often found these days. I will certainly recommend to business associates, family and friends.
Many thanks, Jon from Cornwall"
"Excellent service, very affordable and great quality stuff. Cant wait to get my garden finished now.
Thanks, Sharon."
"Fantastic service and professional advise, wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anybody!
-Thanks, Anna"
"Paid and delivered with no fuss, my brett style quartzite tiles are amazing!
-Kind regards, Laura"
If you have any questions about any of our products, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And if you have any kind words following your experience with us here at Landscape World, then send them our way!
- The Landscape World Team.
The Paving Expert is back with his top tips to help you to get the most out of your paving. This month, we're focusing on circles and features, and how to make sure they look their best in your patio design.
"Sometimes, including a circle feature can enhance a larger patio area or courtyard. And for some gardens, a circle on its own provides the perfect solution for a table and chairs, or even to carry a feature such as a fountain, bird feeder or statue. Landscape World offer a wide range of circles in various types of stone (and in concrete), in a generous range of colours and a wide selection of sizes.
The key to successfully laying a circle is to start in the centre and work outwards. Think about how it will drain: a standalone circle might need to be higher in the centre than at the outside edge, while circles set within larger paved areas should have the same fall as the surrounding paving.
Use a moist mortar for the bed and place each segment in a ring before tapping them down to final level, as they might needed to be shifted a little one way or another to give a regularly-spaced and even-looking ring. Complete each ring before moving on to the next."
We stock a wide range of circles and features from major brands including Stonemarket, Marshalls, Natural Paving and Brett. You can find our full range here.
If you have any questions about our products, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
- The Landscape World Team.
We're absolutely delighted with the brand new Landscape World brochures, which arrived last month!
We hope you've already been down to our specialist paving centre in Widnes to pick up your own copy, but if not, you can view the online version below:
Landscape World Brochure
Our 2015 brochure is full of everything you need to transform your outdoor space this year. Many of the products featured are our own brand; we have specially sourced each paving product to ensure that we have the best selection and highest quality possible.
We've also picked some of our favourite products from major brands such as Stonemarket and Brett to give you an idea of what we stock both online and at our paving centre.
We're very pleased to also have some invaluable information from the Paving Expert included in the brochure too - his helpful guides for laying natural stone, drainage and looking after your paving can help make laying your patio or driveway a lot easier.
We'd love to hear what you think about our new brochure, you can always connect with us on Twitter or Facebook.
- The Landscape World Team.
We have loved following the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week; our news feed was full of fantastic updates from the celebration and we almost felt like we were at the festival ourselves!
The world famous flower show is the perfect place for some garden and patio inspiration, and there were certainly some unique designs included throughout the week.
We wanted to round up a few of our favourite pictures from the Chelsea Flower Show and hope that they may just provide that extra inspiration for your own outdoor space!
- The Landscape World Team.
Fantastic offers are now available on selected decorative aggregates here at Landscape World!
You can find our full range of aggregates online here or visit our specialist paving centre in Widnes.
-The Landscape World Team.
So you’ve chosen your patio design and the paving products to fit in perfectly, but how do you keep it looking its best all year round?
We’ve asked the Paving Expert to give us his top tips to make sure that your patio stays in great condition:
"There is no such thing as ‘maintenance free’ paving. Even concrete or tarmacadam left un- maintained will deteriorate and soon become covered in algae, lichens, mosses and worse, but with a little regular attention, it’s easy to keep your new paving looking at its best.
The simplest maintenance task is sweeping.Don’t allow litter, dust or other detritus to accumulate – it just encourages vegetation. Swilling down the paving with hot, soapy water and scrubbing with a stiff yard brush every couple of months will help deter algae, lichens and mosses. Try not to use power washers. The intense blast of water can damage the paving, particularly the jointing, working it loose, opening up cracks, and these then let in more and more water (and frost!) which just shortens the lifespan of the paving.
Never, ever use acid-based cleaning products, even if they are labelled as ‘Patio Cleaners’. The acid will eat away concrete, limestone, travertine or marble paving, and it can have a serious effect on the colouring of some sandstones and granites, resulting in permanent rust-coloured stains. Stick to simple detergents and, if absolutely necessary, dilute bleach."
If you have any queries about our paving or how best to maintain it, please get in touch with us here at Landscape World and we will be able to answer your questions.
- The Landscape World Team.
Spring is finally here and we've been enjoying lovely weather over the last few weeks here in the North West.
Now the warmer weather is approaching, it's the perfect time to think about your outdoor space and how to enjoy it most over the next few months. Follow our outdoor guide to help make the most of your patio and garden this Spring - Summer season.
1. Create a relaxing space. Now's the time to really enjoy being outside and the ideal opportunity to think about adding some more luxury elements to your garden. Gazebos are a great addition - providing shade from the bright sun and a tranquil place in which to retreat.
2. Plant new flowers. A simple but really effective way to transform any outdoor space - from plant pots and hanging baskets to garden borders, bright flowers are especially gorgeous in the warmer months. Head to your local nursery or garden centre to see what's available to buy and get planting!
3. Invest in your patio. A stunning patio can really transform your outdoor space and we have a fantastic range of colours, styles and designs available to create a truly unique look. Add a barbecue and outdoor seating, and you have the perfect recipe for a summer party!
4. Grow vegetables. Starting sowing some vegetable seeds now and reap the benefits come Autumn. Courgettes, sweetcorn, quinoa and asparagus are great to start planting this spring. We love this beginners guide here.
5. Add new aggregates. A really simple way to change up your existing design, aggregates can be used for pathways, borders, features and as plant toppers. Choose from our wide range of colours to instantly brighten your outdoor space.
6. Consider new design features. Pergolas are fantastic for creating a real feature in your garden and we have a range of designs to choose from. Couple this with a trellis and a garden mirror, and your garden will be completely transformed.
7. Update your outdoor lighting. Enjoying your garden in the evening when the weather is still nice is one of the perks of summer and adding some outdoor lighting can help make the experience even more enjoyable. Choose from floor spotlights, wall lighting or stylish garden lighting to really brighten up your evenings.
8. Encourage wildlife. Ponds are great for a variety of animals including birds and mammals, and open-faced flowers attract butterflies and bees. Bird feeders can also be a great decorative addition.
9. Increase your storage. You can never have enough storage, be it in your home or your garden, and if your shed has been neglected over the last few years, this is a great time to choose a new model with as much available storage as possible.
10. Change your structure. If you want more of a dramatic change to your garden, consider changing the structure. New fences are great for added privacy and the addition of a border around your lawn can really help transform the space.
If you have any questions about any of our featured products or any of the items we stock here at Landscape World, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
- The Landscape World Team.
Finding the perfect paving to fit into your budget and style can be difficult but luckily here at Landscape World, we have the perfect solution.
Our specialist paving centre is located in Widnes, in the North West; here we have a wide range of styles, materials and designs laid out to help give you an idea of what you could achieve in your own garden or driveway.
At our purpose built centre, we stock a huge range of styles and designs from major manufacturers including Marshalls, Pavestone, Stonemarket, Bradstone, Plaspave, Natural Paving, Brett and Wyresdale.
We also have a fantastic selection of our own-brand paving, natural stone and aggregates available, with our Delamere and Budworth designs proving very popular. As our displays are out in the open, this is a great opportunity to see our paving products ‘in their natural habit!’ You can see how our range of flagstones, block paving and all of our outdoor accessories stand up to the Great British weather and how durable they are in different conditions.
With over 30 years experience within the industry, our family run business can offer you all of the help you need when it comes to transforming your garden or pathway. We understand just how important it is to create the right feel for your home and can advise on the right products for the job.
Whether you’d love a traditional English country garden feel or a modern, contemporary patio, our display area can give you a better feel of the overall finish and the options available to you. From relaxing on simple, timeless patios, to entertaining on something a little more hardwearing, we can find the perfect stone and design to fit you and your budget.
You can find all of our products both at our paving centre in Widnes and in our online store - we deliver throughout the UK and you can find all of our delivery information here. Our paving centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am- 5pm and 8am-12pm on Saturdays. If you need any help or advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
- The Landscape World Team.
