A newly landscaped garden with a covered lounge, a rill and planting lit from below, lawn beyond
New-build garden design & landscaping · Birmingham & the West Midlands

Make the outside feel like yours.

New-build garden landscaping in Birmingham. Turn the developer's lawn and slabs into a garden that matches the house.

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The house is finished. The garden is waiting.
A landscaped new-build garden changes that completely.

You have moved into a beautiful new home, but the garden does not match it. You are looking at a patch of turf, a small square of paving, and fences on all sides. It feels like a blank box rather than a place to spend time, and poor drainage often leaves the lawn unusable in winter.

A landscaped new-build garden changes that completely. You get a space designed for the way you actually live, with room to sit, eat, and relax. Proper planting softens the fences and creates privacy, and the outside finally feels like a real part of your home.

Ground up, from a blank canvas

We take the empty plot and build the features you need, handling the common new-build issues along the way.

  • The layoutExtending the paving, adding paths, and defining clear areas for seating and dining.
  • The groundworksAddressing compacted soil and poor drainage hidden under the developer's lawn.
  • Privacy and plantingUsing planting, raised beds, and screens to make the space feel less overlooked.
  • The additionsIntegrating pergolas, outdoor kitchens, or garden rooms into the design from the start.
A wide patio with a dining table and raised planters, steps down to a new lawn
Construction and landscaping together

Working on a new-build garden requires an understanding of what developers leave behind.

With a background spanning new-build construction and luxury landscaping, Marlo Barrett knows how to resolve the ground issues and build a garden that lasts. Green-Builds handles the drainage, the structure, and the planting with one point of contact.

1

Talk about your space

We walk the plot, look at the soil and levels, and discuss what you want the garden to become.

2

Agree what to create

You receive a proposed concept and a written quotation covering everything from ground preparation to the final finish.

3

Watch it come together

We run every trade. You get an outdoor space you actually want to use.

Planning your new-build garden

The questions people ask first.

What if the garden is waterlogged?

This is very common in new-builds due to heavy machinery compacting the soil during construction. We can assess the drainage and help you plan the fix.

Waterlogged new-build garden: causes, checks and next steps →
A long covered terrace at dusk with a lit pergola, outdoor kitchen and lounge seating

Let's look at your space.

Finish the house with a garden you love.

Request your free site consultation
The initial conversation and site consultation are free. We respond within one working day.