Your garden
Your garden is yours to enjoy, but please do not remove or adjust the planting in your garden without consulting your Housing Officer or Property Advisor. Landscaping on your home’s development will be carried out in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme, which forms part of the agreed planning permission. This means that further permission may be required before significant alterations to the landscaping can be carried out.
Please be careful not to plant trees and shrubs close to your property that may cause structural damage.
Some optional outdoor features may come with your home. Watch this short video to find out more. 
Boundaries
Your boundaries and fences should be clearly defined. If you have a query about the boundaries of your home or the location of your parking spaces, please contact your Housing Officer or Property Advisor.
Lawn maintenance
As you’ve had new turf laid, there are a few things you will need to do to look after your new lawn and help it get established.
Watering is the main way that you can help to establish your lawn: without enough watering, it won't survive so please follow the plan below.
- While the turf was growing at the suppliers, the roots were deep into the soil and could easily find plenty of moisture. Keep the turf well watered to encourage a new root system to develop. A hose pipe with an oscillating sprinkler is ideal for evenly watering the turf. Don’t over-water, as this will cause the turf to rot.
- When you're watering a lawn just after it's been laid, lift the corner of the turf to see if the water has soaked through underneath, as this will promote root growth.
- After the lawn has been laid, use boards to walk on it and remove the boards immediately after use.
- Keep pets off your new lawn for at least two months as they can cause serious damage to an unestablished garden. There is a chemical in dog urine that will mark the lawn with yellow circles but you can purchase a product to add to your dog’s feed to stop this.
- To maintain the good condition of your lawn, it should be treated with fertiliser in the spring and autumn.
- When you're mowing, collect the cuttings as they can cause the lawn to deteriorate if they're left on top.
- If the lawn has started to grow vigorously, the first cut should be carried out on a high setting after two weeks. Then mow weekly, or as required, cutting between 1 – 2 inches (4-8 cm).
- As the resident or home owner, it is your responsibility to carry out regular maintenance of the turf to establish and grow a healthy lawn. Find out more about caring for a new lawn.