Can I Get a New Garden Design and Build During the Winter?

When it comes to garden design, many people assume that winter is a time to hibernate and put plans on hold. However, getting a new garden design and build during the colder months is not only possible but comes with several advantages.

Year-Round Landscaping

The first question that often arises is, "Do garden landscapers work in the winter?" The answer is yes! Many landscaping professionals, like us, are hardy types who work all year round. While extreme weather conditions may limit some activities, landscape gardening can typically continue during the winter months. Which gives you a beautiful garden to enjoy, come Springtime!

Weather Considerations and Climate Change

During winter, we might encounter rain, frost, or light snow covering your garden, in which case, we exercise caution in choosing our tasks for the day. However, temporary conditions like these usually don't halt the project entirely. Only severe conditions like flooding, deep snow, or very hard frosts might require a short pause. With climate change, severe weather events can also happen outside the traditional winter period. So, avoiding winter for your garden project is not a guaranteed way to secure favourable weather. Planning and adaptability are key, which we embrace at Haywood Landscapes!  

Ideal Time for Planting

Winter, perhaps surprisingly, can be an ideal time for planting. During this season, plants are dormant, and you may find less costly bare-root trees available. You also won't have to worry about hosepipe bans or dry weather impacting plant establishment.

Pruning and Clearance Work

Winter's absence of foliage makes pruning and clearance work easier and less costly. With plants at rest, it's the perfect time to reshape and rejuvenate your garden.

Minimal Client Inconvenience

Since your garden is rarely in use during the winter, there will be minimal inconvenience to you as the client. You can kick-back in the warm, whilst disruption is kept to a minimum.

Shorter Lead Times

This time of year is usually less busy for landscaping professionals, meaning shorter lead times for your project. If you book earlier in the year, you may also benefit from our ‘last year’s rates’ reducing costs or allowing more scope for the design...

Ready for Spring

By the time better weather arrives in the spring, your garden will already be in place and ready to use. Plants will have started growing, and because they'll be semi-established by summer, they’ll need much less watering. Plus, they'll produce a more striking display in the first year of your garden.

While winter might not be the first season that comes to mind for garden design and build projects, it offers unique advantages. With the right planning and a team of dedicated professionals (that’s us!), you can transform your outdoor space even during the more miserable months.

If you're considering a garden design and build project across Kent and the South East, why wait? Get in touch with one of our garden designers at Haywood Landscapes today to discuss your ideas and take advantage of the benefits that a winter project can offer.

Contact us here or call us on 01227 733447 for more information.