Hambledons

24/08/2026

This garden has undergone a complete transformation, from a dull enclosed patio to a beautifully elevated 55 sqm Deck. Designed for views, comfort and all year round enjoyment.

Built with high quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship that comes with a 25 YEAR guarantee !

We are a local company, using local materials for local people, our reputation is built on trust and quality work.

Please get in touch if you would like Hambledons to quote on transforming your garden.

To book an appointment call Melissa 07922 275063
email : [email protected]

17/08/2026

We are a local company, using local materials for local people

It’s been a busy few months for Hambledons — from full garden clearances, Hedge cutting, to miles of fencing, installing gates, building hand‑crafted sheds, stunning bespoke decks, and shade‑giving pergolas built to last.
We’ve created beautiful raised Douglas Fir sleeper beds, laid lush new turf, and transformed an overgrown garden into a beautiful, tranquil space.

If you’re dreaming of a garden that feels fresh, functional and beautifully made, and are looking for a local Company you can trust
📞 Message us to book your free quote
[email protected] or call Melissa 07922 275063

23/06/2026

🌞 Heatwave Reminder from Hambledons!

With temperatures soaring this week, don’t forget that your hedges and shrubs are really feeling it too. A few days without water in this heat can cause browning, stress, and long‑term damage.

💧 Top tip: Give your hedges a deep soak early morning or late evening to help them stay green, healthy and strong.

23/06/2026

Struggling in this heatwave? If you've been dreaming of a shady spot to escape the sun, a beautifully built Pergola could transform your garden into the coolest place to be.

At Hambledons you're in safe hands. We are a highly skilled team, known locally for exceptional reviews and high quality materials with the reassurance of our 10 year guarantee.

01/06/2026

This garden had a sloping, unusable side section that was crying out for some structure. Now it has two distinct spaces for outdoor living, built to last.

We levelled and retained the slope using timber sleepers, built in steps, then laid a weed-suppressed gravel base with decorative stone to create a raised dining terrace. Further into the garden, gabion walls packed with local stone form a natural seating area around a central fire pit. Low maintenance, full of texture, and completely in keeping with the landscape.

One project. Two spaces. A garden that finally works.

📍 Shillingstone, North Dorset & surrounding areas
📞 Call: 07833 475565
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hambledons.co

22/05/2026

Thinking about tackling a sloping garden or eroding bank? Gabion walls are one of the most durable and natural-looking solutions available, and they suit the North Dorset landscape particularly well.

Filled with local stone, they drain freely, handle ground movement, and can last for decades with minimal upkeep. We’ve put together a guide covering everything you need to know before getting a free, no obligation quote. 😊

📍 Shillingstone, North Dorset & surrounding areas
📞 Call: 07833 475565
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hambledons.co

If you are looking for gabion wall installers in Dorset, you are probably dealing with a sloping garden, an eroding bank, or a boundary that needs some serious structural help. Gabion walls are one of the most durable, cost-effective, and visually striking solutions available, and at Hambledons, we....

16/05/2026

🌞 North Dorset summers are beautiful, but whether your garden sits on chalk or heavy clay, you’ll know how fast things can struggle in a dry spell.

May is the perfect time to think about how your garden is set up to cope before the heat arrives. Gravel paths, clearance of the plants stealing all the moisture, hard surfaces that need no watering at all. Small structural changes make a big difference when the dry weather comes.

We’ve put together a practical guide covering both chalk and clay soils across the area.

If you garden in north Dorset, drought-proofing your garden is becoming a practical necessity. The chalk downland around Blandford Forum, Cranborne Chase and the Stour valley drains fast and bakes hard in a dry summer, leaving many gardeners struggling to keep things alive. Whether your plot sits on...

08/05/2026

From a plain lawn and tired concrete pads to a stunning outdoor space — this recent project shows what a full garden makeover can really look like.

We stripped everything back, brought in the mini digger, and got to work.

The old utility concrete steps at the front have been replaced with sleek porcelain slabs, and the rear steps were completely smashed out and rebuilt using beautiful Douglas fir timbers with matching porcelain treads — a real statement feature.

Throughout the garden, we laid Purbeck gravel around the stepping stones, giving that classic Dorset character with a contemporary edge. Clean lines, natural materials, and so much more usable space.

Fresh turf from Sherborne Turf brings the lawn back to life, and the planter is topped up with quality topsoil — also from Sherborne Turf — ready for planting up however the owners choose.

From groundworks and mini dig to turf, steps, stone and slabs — this is exactly the kind of full-service project we love. 💪

📍 Shillingstone, North Dorset & surrounding areas
📞 Call: 07833 475565
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hambledons.co

30/04/2026

Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. ✨

We recently visited this beautiful property in Blandford St Mary to install these bespoke timber demarcation posts. While they provide a clear boundary to protect the manicured lawn and verges, they also add a touch of traditional craftsmanship that perfectly complements the house.

Practical, elegant, and built to last. 🪵

📞 Call: 07833 475565
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hambledons.co

29/04/2026

Why your North Dorset garden needs more than just flowers to attract butterflies. 🦋

Most people think a packet of wildflower seeds is enough, but our local butterflies—like the Marbled Whites and Blues found on Hod Hill—need structure just as much as nectar.

In North Dorset, the difference between a quiet garden and one full of life often comes down to the "bones" of the plot. Whether you’re on the chalky slopes near Blandford or the heavy clay of the Blackmore Vale, success is about heat and shelter.

In our latest guide, we look at the structural side of butterfly gardening:

• The Heat Trap: Why south-facing pergolas and sheltered boundaries are essential for cold-blooded visitors.
• The Right Hedge: Moving away from formal box-cuts and using native species like Blackthorn to provide early-season food and cover.
• The "Clearance" Factor: Why removing rank, overgrown vegetation is actually better for creating the warm basking spots local species crave.
• Soil Matters: How the foundation of your garden changes what you should be doing, from Fontmell Magna to Sturminster Newton.

If you’re looking to transform your garden’s footprint to support more wildlife, the structure has to come first.

Hambledons: Specialist Hedging, Fencing, and Clearance. Based in Shillingstone, we focus on the structural essentials—professional hedge maintenance, secure fencing, and site clearance.

We don't do general gardening, but we do make sure your garden’s "bones" are working for the local landscape.

📍 Shillingstone, North Dorset & surrounding areas
📞 Call: 07833 475565
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://www.hambledons.co

North Dorset is one of the finest places in England for attracting butterflies to your garden — but only if you understand what they actually need. Dorset has recorded 45 of the UK's 59 butterfly species, and the chalk downland around Blandford Forum, Hod Hill and Cranborne Chase supports some of ...