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Welcome to
Conroy Landscapes
We are a small family company based in South Birmingham
Top quality installation is guaranteed, regardless of project size
Committed and passionate about all aspects of landscaping and garden design
Only one job installed at a time
Honesty and integrity are operated from concept to completion
Whatever your landscaping needs, large or small, we can meet all your requirements
We have full commercial and public liability insurance If you like what you see, please contact Chris for a chat or a visit
We Are Designers Who Landscape Not Landscapers Who Design
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Beauty & Harmony, Naturally
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How wedo it
Conroy Landscapes & Garden Design
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Why we do it
What we do
About us
About you
Welcome to
Conroy Landscapes
We are a small family company based in South Birmingham
Top quality installation is guaranteed, regardless of project size
Committed and passionate about all aspects of landscaping and garden design
Only one job installed at a time
Honesty and integrity are operated from concept to completion
Whatever your landscaping needs, large or small, we can meet all your requirements
We have full commercial and public liability insurance If you like what you see, please contact Chris for a chat or a visit
Pergolas
Castle Bromwich
Fencing
Water & Electrics
Warstock
Kings Heath
Cheswick Green
Paving
Planting
Moseley
Earlswood
Walling
We offer a comprehensive range of services from a simple fence repair to a full garden makeover and design service
Perry Barr
Decking
Specials
Selly Park
Hardwood or Softwood
Water Features, Drainage & Lighting
Turfing & Planting Schemes
Made to Measure
Natural Stone, Concrete or Block
Personalise Your Garden
Straight or Curved
Full Fencing Service
Perry Barr
Dry Stone Slate Wall
Midnight Slate Paving
Atlantic Shingle Path
Steel Decorative Fence
Kings Norton
Tumbled Blue Engineers
Rusty Slate Paving
Softwood Pergola
Decorative Round Lawn
Kings Heath
Oak Sleeper Retaining Wall
Kadapha Limestone
Atlantic Shingle
Dickens Heath
Tumbled Blue Paviours
Hardwood Deck
Stainless Steel Lighting
Softwood Sleeper ‘Snug'
Rednal
Raised Softwood Deck
Handrail and Spindle Fence
Softwood Sleeper Planter
Steps to Garden
Gallery
Elmdon
Atlantic Shingle
Tumbled Concrete Blue Blocks
Box Hedging, Yew Balls and Bay Trees
Edgbaston
Green Slate Patio
Tumbled Blue Clay Paviours
Softwood Pergola
Oak Sleepers
Hardwood Decking
Moseley
Rusty Slate Paving
Raised Hardwood Deck
Feature Planting
Tumbled Blue Edging
Perry Barr
Slate Dry Stone Wall
Slate Paving
Decorative Steel Fencing
Every garden is finished to a consistently high standard
Kings Norton
Kota Blue Limestone Paving
Cream Edge Detailing
Raised Softwood Deck
Attention to detail and customer
service are paramount, regardless of project scale
Kenilworth
Tumbled Concrete Blocks
Softwood Retaining Wall
Atlantic Shingle Aggregate
Raised Planter
We will install any size job, from
simple repairs to full makeovers
Perry Barr
Midnight Slate Paving
Gravel Path
Round Lawn
Tumbled Blue Brick Edging
Castle Bromwich
Kota Blue Limestone Paving
Brick Retaining Wall and Planter
Hidden Access Ramp
Halesowen
Grey Granite Paving
Blue Brick Wall
Built in Wall Lights
Atlantic Shingle
Whatever Your Requirements
Moseley
Raised Hardwood Deck
Decorative Planting
Softwood Sleeper Wall
Earlswood
Softwood Sleeper Retaining Wall
Decorative Softwood Fencing
Softwood Decking
Stainless Steel Uplighters
Peace of Mind
Shirley
Oak Sleeper Planters
Granite Paving
Atlantic Shingle Gravel Strip
Redditch
Oak Sleeper Curved Wall
Stainless Steel Lighting
Rusty Slate Paving
Edgbaston - Patio extended and dining area defined
Wythall - Size and function of patio area increased
Garretts Green - Low maintenance garden defined, function improved
Dickens Heath - 'Snug' area created, lighting added for extended evening use
Rednal - Secure family patio area created
Wythall - Garden feature steps rebuilt
Perry Barr - Family and pet areas defined and created
Edgbaston - Patio extended and dining area defined
Perry Barr - Functional areas created, security added
Earlswood - Garden reclaimed to provide barbecue, lounging and hot tub areas
Transform Your Garden Enrich Your Life
Moseley - Garden revitalised to provide multifunctional family use
Attention to detail is applied at every stage to guarantee a successful design and installation
Materials
Form
Function
The selection and specification of
materials is very important
Contrasting and complimentary
materials can add character
ambience and style
Build
Circles
Squares
Levels
Curves
Circles, squares and curves are
used in both formal and informal
garden designs
Levels and tiers create space
and extend function
Enjoy
Dine
Play
Relax
Entertain
Past, present and future uses for
your garden are analysed
Material, form and function are
then considered to produce a design proposal
Attention to Detail - Materials, Form and Function
Select
Paving
Timbers
Gravels
Lighting
Shirley
Kenilworth
Edgbaston
Wythall
How we do it - Survey, Measure, Design, Set-out, Discuss, Organise, Prepare, Dig, Lift, Mix, Build, Install, Cut, Point, Plant & Sweep
Discuss
Develop
Finalise
Plan
Install
Refine
Site visit Survey
Note aspect
Discuss function
Form brief
Mission Statement
Delivering excellence, through passion and dedication
Consider function
Initial ideas
Collate materials
Design proposal
Research costings
Mission Statement
Professionalism, creativity and communication are central to our core values
Demolition
Deliveries
Construction
Progress discussed
Unknowns resolved
Site visit Initial proposal
Discuss materials
Reconsider function
Amend proposal
Discuss budget
Mission Statement
Providing a first class service using design and high quality installation
Improvements made
Details considered Problems resolved Additional works
Final payment
Consolidate ideas Additional functions
added
Make amendments Finalise proposal
Site visit Final proposal
Agree final budget
Confirm materials
Approve proposal
Agree start date Project specification
Materials payment
Organise logistics
Start with a blank page
Establish
Generate
Trades and Subcontractors
We use subcontractors for specialist services
Our contractors are skilled, professional and meet our own high standards
Chris or Dan will always be on site to manage any contracted work
Contracted works include;
Digger and Driver (nearly always)
Electrician (often)
Gas Engineer (occasionally)
Bricklayers (larger brickwork projects)
Skilled Installation Ensures a Beautiful, Long Lasting Garden
Installing a Blue Paviour Patio
Installation
High standards applied at all stages of installation
MOT type 1 hardcore used as opposed to reclaimed brick
Attention to detail is central to project management and logistics
Correct procedures are adhered to, regardless of time pressures
Ongoing dialogue with customer regarding technical and visual issues
Efficient, tidy and systematic approach at all times
Building a Curved Sleeper Wall
Revive your Garden - Enrich your Life
Renew
Rebuild
What better way to earn a living?
Working outside, making people happy and then of course…..there’s the big power tools!
Why?
Reclaim
Transform
Improve
Customise
Naturally!
Chris Conroy
BA Hons (1st Class)
Design
C&G Horticulture
Genus :
Gardenmeistergeneral
V. officinalis
[Speedwell aka Blue Eyes]
Chris is a consistently reliable hardy perennial, adding interest, texture and unique charm to any design scheme.
A real crowd pleaser, making the garden look
good all year round.
The Faces of Conroy Landscapes
Dan Andrews
Genus :
Landscapingmeister
Passiflora incarnata
[Purple Passion Flower aka Maypop]
Dan is a wonderfully strong and sturdy addition to any garden with a pleasant fragrance and a youthful bloom.
He will continue to produce to a high standard throughout the season, and will not fade in direct heat or cold snaps.
Beauty and Harmony….
We aim to minimise disruption to yourselves and your neighbours through communication,
co-operation, courtesy and consideration
Minimise Disruption
Our passion
and dedication
ensure your garden
will look beautiful
for many years
to come
Service Level Guarantee
Maximise Potential
All work and materials are fully guaranteed for two years. We will repair and replace up to the third year at material cost, with no labour charge
Installation is carried out from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
We will need power and water
We are self-sufficient for all staff well being needs
You will be kept informed daily on works progress and any unforeseen issues
It is central to our core values that you are happy and fully informed
Potential issues, worries or concerns should be raised with us immediately
We want you to enjoy the transformation process as much as we do
Making Your Garden The Place You Want To Be
Making Your Garden Better Than Your Neighbours
Planting
Excellence Through Design
Modern Garden
New Text
Walling
Formal Garden
Specials
Natural Garden
Fencing
Decking
Paving
Water & Lighting
Garden Designs
Circles, squares and curves
are used in both formal and informal
garden designs
There are four basic
garden types illustrated
These examples may
include an element or idea
central to your own garden design
Please click and explore
Services
We offer a comprehensive
range of services
For further information
please click an illustration
for technical specifications
after sales advice
and additional suggestions
Pergolas
Family Garden
Family Garden Design
Natural stone patio
Tumbled block edging detail
Tumbled block seating area
Meadow grass lawn, tough and resistantfor children
Treated softwood pergola
Low maintenance planting
Climbers supply colour and scent
Ducting installed for future lighting
Design Objective
Create specific functional areas for adults and children; dining, play and relaxation
Pergola area is easily personalised with lanterns, bird feeders and climbers
Childrens play area to be visible from all parts of garden and house
Modern Garden Design
Hardwood decking
Granite patio
Decorative gravel strip
Raised oak sleeper planters/bench
Low maintenance architectural planting
Decorative aggregate finish on planters
LED lighting on oak sleeper sides
Design Objective
Create dining and relaxation areas
Incorporate existing pathway into the scheme
Extend garden use through lighting and winter planting
Maximise budget
Formal Garden Design
Basalt patio
Blue and red clay paviours
Box hedge borders
4 Yew balls
Central Magnolia tree
Slate chippings
Blue edging detail
Design Objective
Create visual focal points
Use symmetry to create a formal design
Garden will look good in 25 years
Low maintenance
What we do
Natural Garden Design
Existing slabs reused
Reclaimed blue paviours for edging
Path through scents and colours
Gravel area with architectural planting
Cultivated lawn for colour and quality
Pergola entrance to garden
Bird and insect feeders around garden
Natural asymmetrical design
Bark mulch to conserve water and suppress weeds
Design Objective
Create a natural environment for wildlife, flora and fauna
Keep hard landscaping budget to a minimum
Create different planting areas
Adaptable design for ongoing changes
A Little Information
Wood Posts
Treated softwood posts - 100mm x 100mm or 75mm x 75mm
Pros - Cheaper than concrete, lightweight, easy to work
Cons - Can rot in time, needs maintenance
Concrete Posts
Slotted concrete posts with gravel boards - various lengths
Godfathers for repairs to existing fencing
Pros - Durable, strong, no rot
Cons - Heavy, more expensive than timber
Panels
Waney edge panels - 6’ wide (various heights)
Pros - Cheap and light
Cons - Easily damaged in storms, will need treating often
Closeboard Panels - 6’ wide (various heights)
Pros - Heavy duty and durable
Cons - More expensive than waney edge panels
A wide range of attractive and decorative panels is available
Fencing Technical Specification
All posts are concreted 600mm (24”) into the ground
We use post fix for efficiency, but use a dry concrete mix on larger projects
On gradients, the panels are evenly stepped
Exterior grade fixings are used in all areas of fencing
Old fencing is taken away
Advice given on the most appropriate fence type and its future maintenance
We offer a full bespoke service from curves to screens
Post and rail is best for steep gardens
Slotted concrete post system is cost effective and ideal for changing
panels in the future
Paving - Technical Specification and Advice
Paving and Patios
Dug out to 120mm - 210mm depth (dependent on function and paving type)
MOT Type 1 minimum 50mm depth, imported and compacted
Paving laid on sharp sand and cement mortar base (1:8 ratio, 50mm depth)
Paving is laid level in one direction with a paving fall in the other direction to
ensure water run off
Pointing - Plastering sand and cement (1:5 ratio)
Limestone, Slate and Granite paving - We use a mortar gun for pointing
Sandstone and Concrete products - We use a dry pointing mix
Driveways and Parking Areas
MOT Type 1 minimum 100mm depth, imported and compacted
Kerb edges concreted into place
Blocks laid on compacted and screeded sharp sand base (50mm depth)
Kiln dried sand added during final compaction
Rubber mats used when compacting Clay Paviours
Gravel Paths and Hardstanding Areas
Edgings concreted into position
Decorative aggregate installed on top of a weed membrane (50mm depth)
A Little Information
Care and Maintenance
Newly installed paving should not be walked on for at least 48 hours
Use of a pressure washer will destroy your pointing and invalidate your guarantee
We recommend a quality patio cleaner, a stiff brush and good old fashioned
elbow grease once a year
We can help choose the right paving to suit your garden design and budget
There are many suppliers selling a wide array of paving types;
Slate - Midnight, Rusty and Green
Limestone - Kadapha, Kota Blue and Harvest
Sandstone - A variety of grades and colour options
Granite - White, Grey and Black
Clay Paviours - Longer lasting than the concrete equivalent
Concrete Paving - A vast array of sizes, colours, styles and qualities
Concrete Blocks - A wide range of colours, sizes and prices
Electrics
Lighting
Options include; uplighting, spotlights, wash lighting, step and wall lights
240v Lights have to be installed by an electrician
12v Lighting can usually be installed by ourselves
Power Supply
Exterior IP rated switches and sockets can be included in any scheme
It is worth considering installing power to sheds during the build
Other Information
Electric cable is armoured and in ducting
Ducting is buried to the correct depth with gravel and warning tape for extra safety
Lighting extends a gardens function
Creative lighting makes the garden look stunning all year round
Installing ducting during the build is imperative for future lighting, electric or IT requirements
LED lighting is versatile and has low running costs
We can design your lighting scheme
Water
Water Features
There is a vast array of water features in all shapes, sizes and prices
A reservoir and pump are usually needed
Reservoirs are set level with concrete
Drainage
All paving will have at least one fall to enable water run off
French Drain - Land Drain
Trench dug to appropriate depth and length
Weed membrane used as a liner to prevent root ingress
100mm diameter land drain installed along the trench length
Pea gravel added and weed membrane wrapped around to finish
Trench back filled as appropriate
Other information
Water features can be an integral part of a garden. We offer advice on placement,
size and style
An electrician will be contracted to install the 240v supply for the pump
Land drain is a cheap effective solution to a waterlogged garden
A Little Information
Turf Aftercare
Don’t walk on freshly laid turf for 4-6 weeks (except to mow)
Mow grass on a 'high cut’ setting to prevent stress and promote root growth
Water every day for 4 weeks if possible (a water sprinkler is ideal)
Meadow grass is tougher and more cost effective than cultivated grass
Planting Advice
Water on a regular basis to help establish roots
Keep plant labels for care and maintenance advice
Adding bark mulch is a great way to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth
Planting and Turfing Technical Specifications
Turf and Grass Seeding
We install meadow grass or cultivated turf
The existing grass is removed with a turf cutter
If required, the area is then cultivated
'Top Sport’ is added as a laying base
Turf is laid in a staggered pattern to avoid die back
Grass seeding - Throw plenty on the ground and hope the birds don’t eat it all
Planting
We use blood, fish and bone meal when planting
A planting compost is also used
Plants are firmed in and well watered
Bark mulch is added for water conservation and weed prevention
We can design a planting scheme for your garden
A Little Information
A pergola adds interest and additional function
It can be an area for privacy or entertainment
Adding lighting can extend function
Bird feeders, lanterns and other decorative items can be easily attached
Climbers add scent, colour and interest
Trellis panels can increase privacy and create additional plant supports
Pergolas - Technical Specification
Tanalised softwood posts (100mm x 100mm)
Posts are concreted 600mm into the ground
Tanalised softwood purlins and rails (150mm x 50mm)
Rails spaced at 500mm centres
Rail and purlin ends are shaped
Trellis panels can be made to measure
All fixings are exterior graded
Larger section timber can be used for visual impact
A Little Information
Brick Walls
A well designed brick wall creates structure and character
Bricks can be used in a complimentary or contrasting capacity
There is a huge array of brick types, textures, colours and sizes
Tumbled bricks add a rustic charm
Wooden Sleeper Walls
Sleeper walls age well
The effect is visually softer than brick
Sleepers are a cheaper alternative to brick
Oak sleepers can be used for longevity
Walling - Technical Specification
Brick Walls
Concrete foundation (dimensions based on wall size)
Engineer brick courses at ground level
Mortar - Building sand and cement (1:5 ratio)
Soldier course or coping stones to finish
Wood Sleeper Wall - Straight
Tanalised softwood sleepers, uprights are concreted 600mm into the ground
Horizontal sleepers are then fixed to uprights with exterior graded fixings
Damp proof membrane and pea gravel used to prevent rot
Wood Sleeper Wall - Curved
Upright sleepers are concreted 600mm into the ground
Sleepers can be formed into curves when installed in an upright position
Tailor Made Solutions For Your Garden
As a design company with a production background, we have the knowledge,
experience and capacity to create bespoke solutions
Specials can be created for specific functions i.e. cooking areas, sun terraces,
rose gardens, ornamental ponds or a wildlife friendly area
Specials are identified through the design process, for example;
A wood fired pizza oven was the start point and central theme of one garden
Whereas, in a keen gardener’s design, the focal point was a magnificent
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin’
Specials can naturally evolve, be suggested by ourselves, or be inspired by a
customers idea
Specials will increase the budget, and require consideration and discussion to
justify the expense and maximise the final result
Specials
Past specials we have installed include;
Semi-circular Contemplation Area
Deck with Hot Tub and Barbecue Areas
Dry Stone Walls
Bespoke Trellised Seating ‘Snug'
Laminated Wood Pergola
Contoured Fencing
Hidden Crazy Golf Course
Paving within a Miniature Railway Site
Decking - Technical Specification and Advice
Deck
The frame is constructed with tanalised softwood (150mm x 50mm)
Joist hangers, construction screws and nails are used to build the frame
The frame sits on concrete pads
A level and fall are created using natural slate packers
‘Spax' anti-corrosion deck screws are used to secure deck boards
Stainless steel screws are used with hardwood decking
Ideal dimensions for steps are 150mm high x 375mm wide
Deck Fencing
Tanalised softwood posts (100mm x 100mm)
Base rails, hand rails and spindles are all tanalised
Gaps between spindles never exceed 95mm
A Little information
Care and Maintenance
Deck areas will need annual treatment
Deck boards can become slippery if not kept clean and free of debris
We recommend an oil based deck treatment
It is always best to apply treatment after a dry spell to maximise impregnation
Hardwood decking requires a teak oil or similar treatment
Well maintained deck areas look great and last for years
Hardwood decking is more expensive but weathers well and will last
longer than softwood decking
BEFORE
Installation
DURING Installation
DURING
Installation
Keeping you informed at every stage minimises disruption and maximises budget
AFTER Installation
Materials, function and costs discussed
Garden Design and start date agreed
AFTER
Installation
After sales advice and support
Secondary Lighting and Planting schemes installed
Unforeseen issues discussed and resolved
Identify and suggest solutions for future dated work
Communication is Key to a Successful Project
BEFORE Installation