Area guide
New-build gardens cleared, prepared and turfed in Northumberland
Cramlington, Blyth, Bedlington, Morpeth and Ponteland have all seen new estates go up. We clear, prepare and turf their bare gardens.
New estates in south-east Northumberland
Most of the county's new-build homes are in the south-east, where Cramlington has grown steadily and newer estates have appeared around Blyth, Bedlington and Ashington. Further north and west, Morpeth and Ponteland have their own developments, often with roomier plots.
Gardens on the edge of town sometimes back onto open fields. They tend to be larger, which suits a generous lawn, and can be more exposed to wind than plots in the middle of an estate.
Ground and conditions
Heavy ground
Clay is common under new-build gardens here too. After construction it's often compacted, so it needs loosening and a layer of topsoil before turf goes down.
Open, field-edge plots
Wind dries out new turf. If your garden is on an exposed edge, plan to water a little more often while the lawn roots.
Bigger gardens
Larger plots simply mean more of each stage. If you're tempted by paving across a big garden, it's worth comparing quotes with and without, as the cost and time can grow with the area.
Where we work in Northumberland
- Cramlington
- Blyth and Bedlington
- Ashington
- Morpeth
- Ponteland
- Seaton Delaval and Seghill
FAQs
Questions about your new garden
Do you cover Morpeth and Ponteland?
Yes. Along with Cramlington, Blyth, Bedlington and Ashington, they're part of the Northumberland area we cover.
Our garden backs onto fields. Anything to know?
Open plots are often windier, which dries new turf faster. Keep up the watering until the lawn has rooted.