Costs & Budgets
Understand what affects project costs, where budgets go and what to consider before requesting quotes.
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Practical guides to landscaping, outdoor projects, materials, costs and the decisions that help turn an idea into a successful space.
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How to Plan a Landscaping Project from Start to Finish
From deciding how you want to use the space to setting priorities, understanding costs and preparing for the work, a little planning can make the entire process easier.
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Browse by the kind of question you're working through — from budgets and planning to materials, design and maintenance.
Planning Your Project
Guidance on preparing a project, defining priorities and knowing what to consider before work begins.
Materials & Options
Compare paving, fencing, decking, surfaces, finishes and other outdoor materials.
Design & Layout
Understand how layout, scale, levels, access and different features can work together.
Maintenance
Practical advice for looking after gardens, patios, decking, fencing and outdoor spaces.
Rules & Practicalities
Useful information around planning considerations, drainage, boundaries, access and other practical issues.
Popular Questions
Guides for the decisions that matter
A small, growing set of practical guides. Real articles will be published through our advice library as they're ready.
Costs & BudgetsHow Much Does Landscaping Cost?
Understand the main factors that influence landscaping budgets and why projects can vary significantly.
Materials & OptionsPorcelain vs Natural Stone: Which Is Right for Your Patio?
Compare appearance, maintenance, durability and other considerations before choosing paving.
Design & PlanningHow to Plan a Low-Maintenance Garden
Explore ways to reduce ongoing maintenance without creating a lifeless outdoor space.
ComparisonsDecking or Patio: Which Should You Choose?
Understand the differences and where each option can work particularly well.
PlanningWhat Should You Consider Before Installing a Driveway?
From drainage and access to materials and layout, understand the decisions worth making early.
Design & PlanningHow to Create More Privacy in Your Garden
Explore fencing, planting, screening and layout ideas for creating a more private outdoor space.
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Find guidance relevant to the kind of work you're planning. Each links through to the matching service when you're ready to go deeper.
Understanding the Numbers
What does it cost?
Outdoor project costs can vary enormously depending on size, materials, access, preparation, location and complexity. Our cost guides are designed to help you understand what drives the budget rather than promise a one-size-fits-all price.
Cost GuideLandscaping Costs
Cost GuidePatio Costs
Cost GuideDriveway Costs
Cost GuideFencing Costs
Cost GuideDecking Costs
Cost GuideGarden Room Costs
Compare Your Options
Which is right for your project?
Side-by-side comparisons to help you weigh up the materials and features you're choosing between.
PorcelainvsNatural Stone
Looks, upkeep, slip resistance and long-term wear compared side by side.
DeckingvsPatio
Two classic surface choices — where each one really comes into its own.
Artificial GrassvsNatural Lawn
Convenience against character — balancing maintenance and feel.
Fence PanelsvsComposite Fencing
Cost, lifespan, appearance and upkeep for two popular boundary options.
Garden RoomvsHome Extension
Adding space without building work — what each route really involves.
GravelvsPaved Driveway
Drainage, maintenance, cost and kerb appeal for two very different surfaces.
Timely Advice
What to think about now
A flexible set of timely topics — seasonal preparation, planning timing and year-round care — that will refresh as the year turns.
Preparing Your Garden for the Season Ahead
Simple steps to get outdoor spaces ready as the seasons turn.
The Best Time to Plan a Landscaping Project
When to design, book and start work so a project runs smoothly.
Caring for Your Lawn Through the Year
Season-by-season lawn care that keeps grass healthier for longer.
Getting Outdoor Spaces Ready for Warmer Months
Patios, planting and outdoor living ideas to enjoy as the weather warms.
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