Soft Landscaping gives space, character, interest and colour all the year round. It adds a dimension that is always changing with the seasons, with each day's weather and as the plants mature.
It provides a breath of fresh air for mind and body, feel the difference whilst in the parks. It is also of educational value, offering a home or feeding place for wildlife.
The successful establishment and continuing provision of public open space in cities and towns require the services of efficient amenity management and maintenance professionals, as well as inspired designers.
Incorporating water drainage, catchment and storage; the conservation of wildlife, scenic, historic and cultural features; field sports.
Landscaping provides a positive advertising medium for the borough, attracts new business and brings quality of life; generating a sense of well being.
Well-designed and maintained landscaped areas and parks can have a significant effect on improving the quality of life for residents, instilling pride and counteracting crime and vandalism.
Mick Harris
Parks Asset and Client Liaison Officer
Maritime House
1 Linton Road
Barking
IG11 8HG
Tel: 020 8227 3380
Fax: 020 8227 3129
Textphone: 020 8227 3034
Email: michael.harris@lbbd.gov.uk|
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