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A red alert hit our weather headlines today in Cumbria. The rivers are flowing very fast and the lakes of the Lake District are certainly topped up. We have experience in flood defenses on both lakeside and riverside properties, so if you are considering some ideas then we...
We have recently started working on a river side house near Kendal in Cumbria. The house is in a stunning location and very enjoyable, but challenging to work at. We find ourselves dodging the weather. The silt nets have been put in place following requirements, but I cant...
It is interesting the way in which work develops and the different types of jobs that come up. We have just had a big spate of domestic gardens where you can see new photos on our gallery. We have also been carrying out some installation work of receiver poles for...
Spring time has been a busy season for us indeed so much so that we barely noticed that spring turned in to summer.
With a number of projects reaching completion we are now embarking on new projects in Liverpool, Kendal and Barrow.
To see results of our work...
Well spring time is possibly the most beautiful time of the year and we are having fantastic weather to go with it. Here at Chris Rabone Landscapes we are extremely busy with a number of different projects.
One of our longer term developments has been coming on in...
We were succesful in being selected to design the walled garden at Ford Park Community Group in Ulverston. The garden is to be used for vegatable growing by voluteers and community groups and will help supply the new cafe that is being built. We will be designing the layout...
Having spent two weeks in South Africa I have come back to the Lakes feeling 100% revived and freshly inspired. The landscapes over there are often desolate and baron as the poverty level is still extremely high, but on the other end of the scale they often have extremely...
Im out here in South Africa. I have a couple of weeks away from the office in the sunshine and yes I am enjoying it! I have stayed in a place called Franchoek where there was some stunning landscapes in some of the vineyards. Watch this space for some new ideas that I am...
We will be carrying out flood defence work on the river Kent as it runs through Burneside, near Kendal, Cumbria. This is work for a commercial business to protect it from future flooding during high rainfall, as last years floods caused major damage. We are working from...
The traditional drystone walling is going well in Langdale, Cumbria. The boundary wall section is finished and looking great. This wall was being held together with ivy and dangerously close to collapsing, we carefully took it down, re-positioned base stones and built a...
This garden has been designed from a blank canvas, we have worked closely with the client to breath fresh life into there garden. The landscaping has been going well since we started on the project after the New Year. The work so far has been mainly traditional drystone...
With all this rain around we are counting our lucky stars for not having to tackle the frozen grounds this month! Instead we have to deal with a fair bit of water. I have considered providing the lads with welly boots or waders, but the Health and Safety Officers of...
Well we have just started in to 2011 and sending out happy and positive vibes to all! We hope you enjoyed a festive season.
Here at Chris Rabone Landscapes we started back to work at the yard on Monday in preparation for our new project at Langdale, Cumbria. There...
With more snow on the way, don't forget that Chris Rabone Landscapes are kitted out to make it through the snow. With snow and ice in Kendal, Ambleside, Windermere, and elsewhere in the Lake District and Cumbria many people are unable to make it out their driveways to the...
Chris Rabone Landscapes are pleased to now be offering Tree Surgery with our team of qualified tree surgeons. We offer all aspects from advise in your gardens on aesthetics, protection and how to maintain unruly trees to tree pruning, cutting and removal. Make the most of...
The boys have just set to work on moving 180 tonnes of soil in preparation for leveling out a private clients garden. We're are using a farm track and enjoying the cold weather as it keeps the track nice and firm reducing impact by the digger on the track.
Meanwhile...
The main aim of the landscaping is to repair a large clay lined pond and enhance the surrounding woodland, bankings and lawns. This will create a tranquil pond area that will allow occasional boating and swimming, whilst the banks, lawns and woodlands can be easily walked...
Chris Rabone Landscapes are working with the engineering company R G Parkins to design and implement a solution for stabalising an eroding lake bank in Selside near Kendal. It involves the use of hazel bundles (faggotts) to create a wall that can then be backfilled with...
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