George-Stone Gardens

Here at George-Stone Gardens we pride ourselves on the comprehensive services that we provide to our customers for all things gardening. This includes anything from a complete garden overhaul in which we take care of everything from the initial design concept through to installation to standalone landscaping projects such as fencing, decking or patios. Or quite simply, regular maintenance of your garden to keep it tidy and beautiful all year round. Our team members are all friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to have around and we are always happy to talk through your requirements to give you guidance with any aspect of gardening work you may need.

Providing your plants with the water they need consistently throughout the year is a difficult task for most of us particularly over the warm holiday season months. Irrigation systems have been developed to cater for any style of planting in any situation and will greatly accelerate the establishment of a new planting plan. The most popular choice for keeping your lawn green and lush, these sprinklers work on the build up of pressure so that they 'pop up' above the lawn surface during watering but due to their low positioning in the ground can be mown over with ease.

A versatile material, decking can be used as an alternative surface to paving, for hot tub or raised bed surrounds or to make use of difficult areas such as slopes. There are many types and colours of decking available including softwood, hardwood, composite and sleeper decking. No matter what shape your garden is, we can design a deck to suit your space and budget and advise you on appropriate materials for your site. Deservedly popular, composite decking is steadily growing in use as awareness of its low maintenance characteristics develops.

Everyone needs a clear demarcation to their boundary and a degree of privacy is usually desired too. Wooden fencing is probably the most popular option for this purpose and happily there are a range of styles to choose from. As well as supporting our local timber merchants, Cheltenham Fencing, we are also approved installers for Jackson's Fencing who offer a unique 25 year guarantee on their products. We most frequently install featheredge fencing in Cheltenham as seen in the photographs below. The main advantage of featheredge fencing is that it forms one continuous line of fencing, unbroken by the view of posts on the one side.

Considering a major garden overhaul? Commissioning a professional garden design is the start of a project that generates an excellent return on investment, boosting the value of your property and genuinely making the most out of your outside space - no matter what the size or shape. With our unique satisfaction guarantee, you can have complete confidence in realising the garden of your dreams. We understand that everyone has a different budget which is why we have various fixed price garden design packages available to suit your needs.

Extensive product knowledge combined with quality installations is the winning formula used by our landscaping teams to create your dream garden. With an established reputation for quality work, our broad landscaping service covers most aspects of hard or soft landscaping required in your garden. Browse our portfolio for inspiration or please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. As a busy letting agency in Cheltenham we need professional, quality work carried out at a competitive price - Kirsty, Marc and the team have always provided this!

From an English country or cottage garden to sleek and contemporary landscaping, we have a fence panel to suit every taste. And with a 25 year guarantee based on our unique Jakcure treatment process, you can be sure our timber fencing will stand the test of time. Ideal to create enclosures and screens while still allowing sunlight to pass through, trellis panels are a great way to support climbing plants as well as lend visual interest to a garden while plants lie dormant in winter. Jacksons softwood timber post and rail range offers an attractive selection of versatile fencing options, perfect for agricultural use around fields or large gardens.

As a finishing touch to any garden, lighting really creates atmosphere and prolongs the presence of your outdoor space long after the sun has gone down. There are a wide range of lights available in varying finishes such as stainless steel, chrome, bronze or black plastic as well as the choice between the energy efficient LED garden lights or the original halogen bulbs. If you have a large feature such as an ornamental tree or statue in your garden that you would like to draw attention to, using a spotlight is the ideal choice of garden lighting in this situation.

Most of us are familiar with the slippery paths and patios we are left with after a wet winter (and year!) which is not only dangerous to walk on but unsightly to boot. The porosity of the stone used is a big factor in the amount of 'greenness' that occurs with sandstone paving being one of the worst affected. If you are going to install a new patio in a north-facing or particularly shady area it is prudent to choose a harder, less porous stone such as limestone or travertine which absorbs less water and therefore does not stain as easily.

Ongoing weed growth is probably one of the biggest regular tasks that any gardener faces on a weekly basis, particularly if you have fertile soil or your neighbouring land is weed-ridden. Taking a few simple steps in weed control can save you hours of maintenance in the long run. The main systems that we use to reduce areas of open soil upon which weeds can grow include using a heavy duty weed membrane with either bark chippings or decorative gravel on top. At a relatively small cost this is a great way of reducing weed growth.

Beautiful gardens are a product of invested time, energy and continued improvements. By contracting the help of a professional to nurture your garden you are benefiting from their efficiency, experience, specialist tools and knowledge - giving you time to enjoy your garden. With endless tasks to do in any garden we can help you to identify the most important aspects giving the greatest results in the least amount of time. In addition to domestic properties, we also provide gardening services to businesses and agencies in the local area.

Hedge trimming is an essential part of keeping your hedge looking tidy all year round. Whether your hedge is formal or informal will be the main factor in how regularly it requires trimming. Some of the most common types of plants used as hedging in the UK are Leylandii, Privet, Yew, Box, Laurel and Beech. When trimming a hedge a petrol or electric powered hedge trimmer is the best tool to use for the job. Always keep the trimmer blades parallel to the hedge and move the trimmer in an upwards arc starting from the bottom of the hedge.

Replacing tired or weed-ridden grass can make a huge difference to a property and really brighten up the garden. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to level out any humps or bumps at the same time, making mowing a lot easier. We offer everything from a strip and re-lay to turfing blank canvas new build gardens to seeding problem or large areas. When laying new turf, unless the ground is particularly good, we almost always import a layer of high quality topsoil to form a well draining, level base for the turf to start its new life.