When David Domoney and his team set out to surprise Susan with a stunning front garden makeover, it was more than just a landscaping project – it was about restoring a cherished family space that had been lost to time.
Susan’s grandparents, Frank and Rose, were passionate gardeners, and their love for plants had once made their home a showpiece of beauty and care.
However, as the years passed, the garden had become overgrown and unmanageable, losing the charm and warmth that once defined it.
With a team of dedicated professionals and trusted suppliers, the project came to life, and Harrington Brothers Contractors played a crucial role in the groundwork and transformation.
Our expertise in groundwork, material handling, and logistics ensured that the garden’s foundation was excavated, restored, and ready for its stunning new look.
Clearing and Preparing the Garden – The Hard Work Begins
The first step in the garden makeover was clearing out years of overgrowth, old concrete, and unwanted debris.
The garden had become almost unrecognizable, hidden beneath thick weeds, buried pathways, and layers of compacted soil.
Harrington Brothers Bring in the Heavy Machinery
To tackle this clean-up operation, Harrington Brothers Contractors brought in one of our digger’s and a 7.5 tonne lorry, making light work of the backbreaking tasks.
Our team:
- Dug out the entire garden, removing old, compacted soil that had been untouched for years.
- Removed significant amounts of concrete, paving, and debris, ensuring a fresh foundation for the new design.
- Loaded and transported approximately three tons of waste, using their 7.5-tonne lorry to efficiently clear the site.
- Prepared the ground for the next stage, ensuring that it was level, free of obstructions, and ready for fresh topsoil and turf.
The efficiency and expertise of Harrington Brothers Contractors meant that what could have taken hours of manual labour was completed swiftly, giving the makeover team the perfect blank canvas to begin Susan’s transformation.
Rebuilding the Garden – Laying the Foundation for Beauty
With the site now fully cleared and prepped, it was time to start rebuilding and revitalizing the space.
Harrington Brothers continued their vital role in the transformation, supplying and delivering essential materials for the next phase.
Bringing in Fresh Soil and Materials
To ensure that the new plants, turf, and roses that were being planted by David Austin roses and students from Hadlow college, had the best start possible, Harrington Brothers delivered and distributed three tons of premium topsoil across the garden.
Our team:
- Used specialist machinery to spread and level the soil, creating the perfect foundation for planting and turfing.
- Ensured proper grading and drainage, so the garden would not suffer from waterlogging or uneven growth.
- Worked closely with landscapers and planting experts to ensure the soil was in the right condition for David Austin Roses, hanging baskets, and new flower beds.
This crucial step set the stage for a vibrant, healthy, and flourishing garden, ready to bloom with life once more.
A Stunning Transformation – A Fitting Tribute to Frank and Rose
With the groundwork complete, the new elements of the garden were installed, including:
- Beautifully restored brickwork and pathways
- A teak bench engraved with an image of Frank and Rose
- A new, lush lawn courtesy of Tillers Turf
- Fragrant, colourful roses from David Austin Roses
As Susan and her mother, Jean, stepped outside for the big reveal, they were overwhelmed with joy and emotion.
Seeing their beloved garden restored to its former glory, with careful touches honouring Frank and Rose’s love for gardening, was a truly heart-warming moment.
Susan described the transformation as “amazing” and “unbelievable,” while her mother Jean was deeply moved, reminiscing about childhood days spent in the very same garden.
Harrington Brothers – The Unsung Heroes Behind the Makeover
While the final reveal was filled with colour, beauty, and emotion, none of it would have been possible without the hard work and expertise of Harrington Brothers Contractors.
Our role in:
- Clearing out the overgrown, neglected garden
- Excavating and removing heavy waste and materials
- Transporting and delivering essential new topsoil
- Preparing the ground for turf, flowers, and features
was instrumental in making this transformation happen. Our dedicated team, heavy machinery, and experience in groundwork and landscaping logistics made light work of a project that could have otherwise taken much longer to complete.
Through precision, efficiency, and a commitment to quality, Harrington Brothers helped turn an unmanageable, overgrown space into a garden that now radiates beauty, history, and sentimental value.
A Lasting Legacy
This front garden makeover was more than just a landscaping project – it was about preserving family memories and restoring a sense of home.
Thanks to the teamwork, dedication, and expertise of everyone involved, Susan’s garden now stands as a tribute to Frank and Rose, reflecting the love, care, and passion they once had for their home.
And at the heart of this transformation was Harrington Brothers Contractors, whose work behind the scenes made all the difference in bringing this heartfelt project to life.
For expert groundwork, site preparation, tarmac, resin, local authority work and more, Harrington Brothers Contractors are the trusted professionals to call.
