Colin Ridgewell & Sons

Creating your dream garden with maximum care and minimum fuss.

Your individual requirements are our priority, and we carefully listen to your ideas and preferences before beginning the garden design phase. Attention to detail is maintained throughout each project, and our trusted pricing and reliable advice are what have made us one of the most highly respected landscaping companies in the area for 40 years.

Our family name is your guarantee of a service you depend upon… completely.

	Garden design From the initial discussions and an on-site meeting, where you can see laptop presentations of previous commissions, a scaled drawing is taken and careful consideration is given to important factors such as existing soil type and condition, aspect toward the sun, positioning of existing trees, shrubs and hard landscape features and drainage requirements. Once these factors are assessed, a hand-drawn, scaled schematic is produced, which is then discussed in depth to ensure its suitability to your needs...
	Restaurants With the increasing popularity of outside dining, many restauranteurs, landlords and publicans have seen real benefit in utilising their garden and open spaces for seated dining and relaxing. However, placing a few tables and chairs on unevenly paved patios or irregularly tended grassed areas is seldom a successful way to persuade your customers to spend their time – and cash – in your premises. Profitability and customer satisfaction are paramount in your chosen occupation, yet is so often difficult to achieve. ..
	Maintenance For the past 41 years Colin Ridgewell & Sons has been providing a premier landscape maintenance service to quality building developers, to Parish, District and County Councils, to Housing Associations and to office complexes. We are also very pleased to be associated with Wickford Development Company, which has constructed many high quality development schemes throughout Essex and is currently creating a prestigious new village on the edge of Great Dunmow...
	Water in the garden Little in life is more relaxing than the sound of a rippling stream or water tumbling into a small pool or pond. With this in mind our aim is to use natural materials, combining them in a truly sympathetic way to enhance a special area of your garden. Whether you desire a small water feature for a secluded corner, a pond to encourage wildlife or a dramatic pond complete with lighting and associated filtration system for your prized fish, we will create a unique feature that blends beautifully into your garden...