Garden Landscaping & Turfing

Complete garden transformations, from levelling and drainage through to turf, planting and finished landscaping.

Whether it's a full re-shape of a sloped plot or simply swapping tired lawn for something that stays green all year, we handle groundworks, sleeper retaining beds, artificial or natural turf, gravel areas and planting as one coordinated project.

What's included in your landscaping quote

Levelling, terracing and sleeper retaining walls on sloped gardens
Artificial grass or natural turf, laid on a proper prepared base
Gravel gardens, planting beds and border edging
Stepping-stone and flag paths through lawn or gravel
Full garden clearance and green waste removal

How your landscaping project runs

Survey & design
We walk the plot, check levels and drainage, and plan how the space will be used.
Groundworks
Sleepers, retaining walls and sub-bases are built where the garden needs levelling or shaping.
Turf & planting
Grass, gravel and planting go in, followed by paths and edging.
Final tidy
Site is cleared of waste and the garden is left ready to enjoy.

What to expect during landscaping work

A free walk of the plot checks levels, drainage and access before any price is given, since these decide how much groundwork a garden genuinely needs. Old lawn, rubble and green waste are cleared and taken away as part of the job. Where a project runs over more than a few days, the site is left tidy and safe at the end of each one, not just on completion.

Why choose Eastside Construction for Garden Landscaping & Turfing

One Team for the Whole Garden

Groundworks, turf, planting and paths are sequenced together as one project, rather than coordinated separately across several different tradespeople.

Levels and Drainage Sorted First

Sloped or poorly draining plots are corrected before anything is planted or turfed, not patched around afterwards.

Real Turf, Properly Prepared Ground

New lawns go down on ground that's actually been levelled and cultivated, not laid straight over old, compacted soil.

Garden Landscaping & Turfing questions, answered

How long does it take for new turf to establish?

New turf typically roots into the ground within two to three weeks with regular watering, though it's best kept off for the first fortnight while the roots take hold. Full, hard-wearing establishment usually takes around six weeks before it's treated like an established lawn.

Can you landscape a garden that's on a slope?

Yes, sloped gardens are one of the more common projects, usually resolved with terracing, sleeper retaining beds or a re-graded, levelled area depending on how steep the plot is and how it's going to be used.

What's the difference between artificial grass and natural turf?

Artificial grass stays green and requires no mowing, watering or feeding, but sits on a prepared sub-base rather than living soil. Natural turf needs regular care to stay looking good but offers a genuine lawn that can be reseeded, aerated and maintained indefinitely. The right choice usually comes down to how much time you want to spend on upkeep.

Do you handle garden waste and old lawn removal?

Yes, clearing old lawn, rubble, weeds and green waste is included as part of the job and taken away properly, rather than left for the customer to deal with once the visible work is finished.

Can landscaping be done in phases if the budget doesn't stretch to everything at once?

Yes, a garden can be planned as a whole but built in stages, groundworks and turf first, planting or a patio added later, so the layout and levels work together properly even if the budget is spread across more than one project.

How do I choose the right landscaping contractor?

Ask how drainage and ground levels are assessed before anything is quoted, since a garden that looks fine on a dry day can reveal drainage problems within the first wet winter if this step is skipped. A written, itemised quote covering groundwork separately from turf or planting makes it easier to see where the budget is going.

Book a free landscaping site visit

Tell us a little about the project and we'll come back with honest timings and a clear price, no obligation.

Request a quote Call 07895 675130

Timeframe1 to 3 weeks

OptionsTurf, artificial grass, gravel

Areas coveredColchester, Clacton, Ipswich

Ready when you are

Let's plan your next project properly.

Free, no-obligation quotes across Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Ipswich.

Request a free quote Call 07895 675130

Garden Landscaping & Turfing

What's included in your landscaping quote

How your landscaping project runs

Survey & design

Groundworks

Turf & planting

Final tidy