Hertfordshire
Gardens and drives in Harpenden
Larger, leafier plots. The first call is often a tree, and the patio follows.
Harpenden plots tend to be larger, with trees planted when the house went up. A crown lift over the drive, deadwood, or a stump where a bed is about to be paved is often the opening visit. The layout that follows should not assume a free weekend every week.
Households here still want grass. A useful drawing edges that lawn, keeps beds narrow enough to reach, and puts gravel or paving where people already walk.
Planning sits with St Albans district. Protected trees are common on these roads, so a surgery visit starts by asking whether consent is needed.