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Meonstoke kitchen/dining/utility room … and then a garage too!

After a 3-week February job was postponed (builders, eh!) I managed to fit in two kitchen/dining/utility room redecoration jobs in Meonstoke.  The first of these, for Annabel and Anthony Armstrong, included repainting kitchen cupboards (handmade by Anthony), and stripping back and refinishing solid wood worktops with Osmo oil.  In the middle of it all - as it was a sunny day - Annabel asked me to repaint the triple garage.  All looking very smart now.  I'll be back in May to paint some windows.  Thank you Annabel and family - and Simba the lab for company and leaving your mark!

Six raised beds, gravel paths, trellis, wild flower meadow and lawn

Autumn project in Summersdale, Chichester - 6 raised beds, gravel paths, water supply, wild flower meadow and free standing trellis for existing roses.  Site required removal of old sleepers, concrete paths, fruit cages, and trellis work - plus a load of buried rubble!  Fairly significant ground works required to ensure solid foundations for paths and beds.  Final turf laid in Jan '22.  Two fruit cages (2.5 x 3.5 m over lower beds) to follow in March. Turf finally down! Nearest lower 2 beds will have fruit cages over so wider paths around edges.

Garden decking and pergola for cottage in Meonstoke

Just completed new decking with pergola for clients in the centre of Meonstoke village. This was slightly unusual in that it is built over a septic tank which requires access for maintenance and emptying. In the centre of the deck there are three panels that lift out to provide access. Client opted here for hardwood which I think looks fabulous - and will retain its looks and integrity for many many years.