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2020 was definitely a rollercoaster, but we’re so grateful that at Aura Landscapes we were still able to deliver high-quality outdoor areas, and most importantly, keep our clients and teams safe. During Aura Landscapes’ Christmas break, Mike and Paula sat down and mapped our 2021 commitments to you. We are always striving to improve, and offer the very best to our clients across the South Coast. So, what can you expect from us this year? Giving back to your community Our financial year ends in February, so we’re looking forward to giving you a final figure for how much we’ve donated to Countess Mountbatten Hospice and Blue Cross Hampshire. It’s looking around £2000+, which has been raised through every driveway and patio we install. This is something we’re excited to continue, and in 2021 we want to further develop the … Continue reading →

Many people we speak to are hesitant to look into their garden or driveway project in the depths of Winter. There is Christmas, New Year and the weather is dark, cold and generally miserable. Who really wants to think about their outdoor space at this time of year? Well, Winter is actually the best time to start making plans for your outdoor space to be ready for 2021. There are a number of reasons for this: Lead times – a quality landscaper will be booked up for a period of time, so will be unable to start your project until there is a space in the diary. On average 3 months (particularly at the moment) is what you are probably looking at to get a project started. At Aura Landscapes we are now taking bookings for February/March 2021. The reason … Continue reading →

Thinking time is an interesting topic, particularly in the context of planning your outdoor space. With a deadline in mind, you may ask upon enquiry for our lead time to install your patio or driveway. But have you thought about your lead time as a client? Thinking time is inevitable when transforming a garden into a space of your dreams. Your first step is to look for a creative garden designer to conceptualise your vision through a well-executed design. This initial step can take weeks or months. It takes time to find the right designer for you and to get a finished design you are happy with. This finished design is a combination of your designer’s creativity, and your decisions on various elements of the garden. Your chosen garden designer may ask you the following questions: Layout and functionality Who … Continue reading →