When working in my new garden, what do I need to know?

Miller Homes use their own landscape architects to design development landscaping acceptable to the Local Authority and to ensure the continued beauty of the environment.

Rear gardens are a very personal thing like decorating and are left so that you may design as you choose.

Turfing and planting may be provided on the front garden to enhance the development.

We include a few points to bear in mind when planning your new garden:

- Trees and hedges take moisture out of the soil. If this is clay then new planting may cause it to shrink, while removing existing trees and hedges may make it swell. Excessive shrinkage or swelling could damage foundations, much depends on the type and size if the trees and type of clay. Obtain advice from an expert before planting new trees.

- Remember that recently planted trees and shrubs may need to be watered copiously during their early months if they are to get away to a good start.

- Your new lawn should be watered regularly during dry spells. When established it will need constant attention (i.e. feeding, weeding, cutting and raking).

- The drainage in gardens can take a while to settle. Don't worry if there seems to be some surface water after the rain. With time, your garden's drainage will improve.

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