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The winters can be harsh, and something that people fail to do time and time again is to take care of their driveway. Not only can this be dangerous, but it can also lead to expensive repairs, most of which can be avoided.With the months only getting colder, we've got...

Gardens... you spend all your time preparing them to look nice for the good weather, the rest of the time they’re unused and stared gloomily at from the warmth of the house.Winter may not exactly be garden time, but you must look after and prepare for the...

So you've been looking at a new driveway? You've probably quickly realised that there is far more to it than just a standard tarmac job then… One of our most popular jobs comes in the form of block paving driveways, providing a fully customisable and bespoke space,...

It meets you when you get home every night, and it’s the first thing you see as you leave in the morning, no we’re not talking about your other half, but your driveway. It could be cracking, an eyesore that is a complete mismatch to the rest of your house, or simply...

Although there’s no such thing as a bad time to have that garden makeover you’ve dreamt of, we at J Lowther & Sons believe that no time is like the present – with summer presenting as good an opportunity as ever. So what is landscape gardening? Landscape gardening...

If you’ve had your eye on a new driveway for a while, you’ve probably been wondering whether you need planning permission before you begin the makeover. The short answer is: it depends on a number of factors. Mainly, whether the material you choose for your new...

According to various studies, an alarming decline in insect species is taking place. If insects are declining at a consistent rate, 40% of the insect species will become extinct in some decades. However, if gardeners comply, this issue can be resolved. All you need to...

What is Landscaping? Landscaping is a way by which people enhance the beauty of a place by adding one of three things, or a mixture of these three components. Living elements, these include flowers, trees and grass. Natural elements, these are a change in the overall...