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M&J Gardens
M&J Gardens Derby Gardening Services
Finished landscaping project with patio in Derby

Landscaping & Construction in Derby

From a new patio for summer evenings to a full garden transformation - we design, build and deliver. Derby and Derbyshire's trusted landscapers.

Our Landscaping Services

Hard and soft landscaping - we handle the whole project, start to finish.

Hard Landscaping

Patios & Paving

A patio is one of the best investments you can make in a Derby garden - and one of the easiest to get wrong. We don’t cut corners on the sub-base. Every patio we lay starts with properly compacted hardcore and a sand or mortar bed that won’t sink or shift over winter. Natural stone, porcelain, block paving or concrete flags - we’ll advise on what works for your space and budget.

  • Natural stone, porcelain, block paving and concrete flags
  • Proper sub-base preparation and drainage consideration
  • Clean, level finish with pointed joints
Newly laid natural stone patio in a Derby garden
Completed garden transformation in Derby with new planting, lawn and borders
Garden Transformation

Garden Design & Redesign

Most customers come to us with a vague idea and a lot of indecision - and that’s fine. We’re not landscape architects charging design fees; we’re a Derby trades team who’ll walk your garden with you, ask the right questions, and sketch out something that actually works for your budget and lifestyle. From bare plot to finished space, we handle everything in one job.

  • Layout planning and honest advice on what will work
  • Planting schemes suited to your soil and aspect
  • Full build and finishing - one team, one quote
New Lawns

Turfing & Seeding

A new lawn completely changes how a garden feels. We remove old turf or topsoil, level the area, and lay premium turf that beds in fast. Derbyshire clay can be tricky - we know how to prepare it so the lawn actually establishes instead of sitting on a compacted base and dying back by August. Aftercare advice included so you know how to water and mow in the first few weeks.

  • Premium turf supply and lay, or seed from scratch
  • Soil preparation, levelling and topsoil where needed
  • Full aftercare advice included
New patio and lawn installation in a Mickleover garden by M&J Gardens

Fencing

Timber panel, close board, picket, trellis and post-and-rail. We remove old fencing and dispose of it - you don’t need a skip.

  • All timber fence types
  • Concrete or timber posts
  • Old fence removal included

Decking

Treated softwood and composite decking built to last. We include steps, balustrades and raised platforms to match your garden layout.

  • Softwood and composite options
  • Steps and balustrades
  • Raised and ground-level decking

Raised Beds & Planters

Sleeper, timber or brick raised beds built to your size. Great for vegetables, herbs or creating structure in a flat garden.

  • Sleeper and timber raised beds
  • Bespoke sizes and heights
  • Soil and planting included if needed

Block Paving Driveways

Block paved driveways and paths with proper groundwork, edging and drainage. Multiple brick colours to match your property.

  • Full groundwork included
  • Multiple brick and colour options
  • Drainage and edging

Shed Building & Removal

New sheds assembled on a level concrete or paved base. Old sheds broken down and taken away - no skip hire needed.

  • New shed assembly and base
  • Old shed removal and disposal

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the scope. A patio typically takes 2–4 days. A full garden redesign can take 1–3 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote, and we stick to it as closely as possible.

Most garden landscaping work doesn't require planning permission in the UK, including patios, fencing under 2 metres, and decking under 300mm high. We'll advise you on anything that might be an exception during your free quote visit.

We supply everything. The cost of materials is included in your quote. This means we can source the right quality for the job and take responsibility for everything end to end.

Yes - head to our Projects page to see before-and-after examples of completed work across Derby and Derbyshire. You're also welcome to ask us for more photos when we visit.

We stand behind everything we build. If anything isn't to standard or fails prematurely due to our workmanship, we'll come back and put it right. We're a local business - our reputation matters to us.