“We were so happy to find Danny at Bowen’s via Bark… His prices seem very fair and our patios now look 100 times better. He arrived on the dot of 9am this morning as promised and both men worked really hard to finish the job before dark.”
Where we work
Landscaping and gardening in Horsford
Horsford sits on the sandy ground north of Norwich, on the edge of the old heathland. That soil changes what works in a garden here more than most people realise.
Gardens in Horsford
The ground around Horsford and out towards the woods is light and sandy, and it behaves differently to the heavier soil on the other side of the city. Water runs straight through it. That is a gift when you are digging footings or laying a base, because you are not fighting clay and the ground rarely stays waterlogged. It is less of a gift in July, when a lawn on sand browns off weeks before one a few miles away.
It also means planting choices matter. Anything that wants moisture will struggle without help, and the honest fix is improving the soil with organic matter before planting rather than replacing plants that keep failing. Borders here do far better once there is something in the ground that actually holds water.
Getting to you About eight miles from Eaton, which means crossing the city, not a straight run out. That suits landscaping projects, fencing and clearances well. Regular grass cutting this side of Norwich depends on what else we have on, so ask and we will tell you honestly.
What we do
Work we take on in Horsford
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Landscaping and Garden Makeovers
Complete garden makeovers, from a tired plot to a garden you want to sit in.
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Garden Maintenance
Regular visits so the garden never gets away from you again.
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Garden Clearances
Overgrown gardens cleared back to a clean, workable space.
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Patios and Seating Areas
Somewhere level and dry to sit out, on a base that will not sink.
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Fencing
New panels, posts and gates, plus quick repairs after a gale.
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Decking
Level, usable space out of a sloping garden. Timber decks and steps.
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Our work
Recent jobs, photographed on site
Every photograph on this website is our own work across Norfolk and Suffolk. No stock photography anywhere.
Testimonials
Why clients return to Bowen’s
Not answered here?
Ring Danny and ask. He would rather talk it through than have you guessing.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from Horsford customers
01. Our lawn goes brown every summer. Can anything be done?
On sandy ground it will always dry out faster, so the aim is improving how long it holds water, not expecting it to stay green through a hot July. Aerating, top dressing with a loam-based mix and raising the cutting height all help. Anyone promising a lawn that never browns on this soil is overselling.
02. Is sandy soil easier for patios and fencing?
Generally yes for the digging, and drainage is rarely the problem it is on clay. It does mean a base needs compacting properly in layers, because loose sand will settle under slabs if it is just tipped in and levelled. It is the sort of thing that shows up two winters later, not straight away.
03. Do you take on smaller jobs out this way?
Sometimes, though eight miles across the city makes a short visit less practical than a full day. We would rather say that up front than take a weekly round on and then start missing visits.
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Get a free quote for your Horsford garden
Tell us what you need doing and Danny will come out, take a look and give you a price. No charge for the visit and no pressure afterwards.