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Welcome to the Ark Fencing & Garden Services Blog - where we share landscaping inspiration, garden ideas, and expert advice.

Here you’ll find helpful tips to care for and manage your garden, plus a look at some of the transformations we’ve created for our South Wales clients.

While fencing is our main trade (our bread and butter), we also design and build beautiful decking, retaining borders, pergolas, log storage and bespoke outdoor spaces across the region.

Take a look around to discover real projects, practical advice, and fresh ideas to help you get the most from your garden, wherever you are in Torfaen, Newport, Monmouthshire, or the wider South Wales area.

Decking platform overlooking Cwmbran, built by Ark Fencing & Garden Services

Sunshine to Showers: How to Keep Your Garden Looking Its Best This September

After a summer of sunshine and BBQs, the shift to cooler, wetter weather can take the shine off our gardens. Lawns that were lush and green in June might now look tired. But September is also a month full of opportunity. With the children back to school and the evenings drawing in, it’s the perfect time to give your garden some attention.

Sep 53 min read

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Sep 20, 20222 min read

Planting a Hanging Basket

This week I've put together some basic tips, a guide for complete beginners on how to plant up a hanging basket.

May 1, 20142 min read

Time for a Staycation

For those of you staying in Britain for the summer holidays, good on you! We have beautiful countryside and beaches to enjoy.

Jul 20, 20132 min read

Author Bio

Louise is the Director and Co-Founder of Ark Fencing & Garden Services, based in South Wales.

Alongside her husband Richard, she helps homeowners across Cwmbran, Pontypool, Newport, and Chepstow create gardens that feel calm, beautiful, and built to last.

She is also a long time home educating Mum encouraging flexible imaginative approaches to their creatively talented daughter.

When she’s not writing or working with clients, Louise loves walking her dogs, painting and finding new ways to make her home and garden feel warm and cosy.

After last night’s stormy weather, a lot of people across Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Caerphilly will be waking up to check on their gardens this morning.

It’s always unfortunate when fences or gates take the brunt of the wind — but if you do find any damage, we can help with repairs and replacements.

As a small, family-run business, we put care into every job and know how important it is to feel secure at home.

If you need us, give us a shout — we’ll be out and about across South East Wales this week.

arkgardenservices.co.uk

#FenceRepairs #StormDamage #FenceBlownDown #NewportSouthWales #Monmouthshire #Torfaen #Caerphilly #SouthWalesGardens #ArkGardenServices #GardenMaintenance #FencingSouthWales

Recently, our family were lucky enough to have a little break away, to have some chill time and recharge.

None of us are really fussed about going on camera but I thought I’d share some of the scenes with you.

I love history and old buildings so this place was perfect. It is a 16th Century Longhouse in mid Wales with local links which I checked out in relation to our family history and ancestry.

There was a big garden for our dogs to run around, our daughter had a huge bedroom so that was a hit for her and we also had the use of a hot tub.

In the video you will see a little cupboard in the wall which houses the original wall painting with which this home was decorated in the 1700’s! 😍

We all felt grateful and blessed to have this time to have a holiday together. Back to work now! 😆

But super grateful that we are able to do what we love!

Louise & Richard ♥️xx

#familybiz #littlebreak #2025 #grateful #blessed

✂️ Giving this garden a trim today 🌿
A quick prune and tidy-up can really lift a space and keep things looking neat.

We cover Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Caerphilly — so if you need hedge trimming, shrub pruning, or garden maintenance, give us a shout. Always happy to help keep local gardens looking their best. 💚

#HedgeTrimming #ShrubPruning #GardenMaintenance #NewportGardens #Monmouthshire #Torfaen #Caerphilly #SouthWalesGardens #GardenServices #ArkGardenServices #SouthEastWales

✨ Freshly trimmed and pruned! ✨
We look after these hedges and shrubs twice a year at a barn in Newport - keeping them healthy, neat. 🌱

Regular hedge trimming and shrub pruning doesn’t just make the garden look tidy, it also supports healthier growth season after season.

As a small local business, we take pride in the little details and the ongoing care that makes a real difference over time.

If you’re in Newport or across South East Wales and need hedge trimming, shrub pruning, or garden maintenance, we’d love to help. And thank you to everyone who recommends us, word of mouth is what keeps us growing. 💚

#HedgeTrimming #ShrubPruning #GardenMaintenance #NewportGardens #SouthWalesGardens #GardenCare #HedgeCare #GardenServices #ArkGardenServices #NewportSouthWales #SouthEastWales

Smart, secure and easy on the eye 🌿

Here’s a closer look at a project we completed in South East Wales:
• Feather edge fencing set on a wall
• Continued neatly up the driveway
• Finished with a small framed gate (4x1 framing gives it that crisp detail everyone loves)

The result? A boundary that’s strong, tidy and welcoming — giving this home both security and style.

We’re a family-run fencing business, and we always build with care so your garden looks as good as it feels.

👉 See more of our work at arkgardenservices.co.uk

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#FeatherEdgeFence #GardenGate #DrivewayFence #SouthWalesGardens #FencingSouthWales #SouthEastWales #FamilyBusinessWales #FenceAndGate #PropertyBoundaries #CraftedWithCare #MadeToMeasureFence #LocalCraftsmanship #SupportLocalBusiness #FencingAndGates

Strong, smart & cute 👀

This project combines feather edge fencing on top of a garden wall, continuing neatly up the driveway with a matching small gate. Everything is finished with a crisp 4x1 frame — it’s tidy, secure, and full of character.

We’ve found that everyone loves this look. It gives the property a polished boundary, while still keeping it welcoming.

As a family-run fencing business in South East Wales, we take pride in work that’s both practical and stylish.

👉 See more of our work at arkgardenservices.co.uk

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#FeatherEdgeFencing #GardenGate #SouthWalesGardens #DrivewayFencing #FencingSouthWales #SouthEastWales #FamilyBusinessWales #MadeToMeasureFence #CraftedWithCare #FencingAndGates #PropertyUpgrade #LocalCraftsmanship #FenceAndGateDesign #GardenBoundaries #SupportLocalBusiness

A little project with a lot of character 🌿

This waney edge gate, short run of fencing and trellis bring both function and charm to the garden. The trellis is ready for a clematis to climb, adding softness and seasonal colour as it grows.

And then there’s the sign by the gate: “Trespassers will be composted.” 😂 A garden with personality if ever there was one!

As a family-run fencing business in South East Wales, we love creating boundaries that feel practical, tidy and full of character. It’s the small details that really make a space feel like home.

👉 See more of what we do at arkgardenservices.co.uk

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#WaneyEdgeGate #GardenTrellis #SouthWalesGardens #FencingSouthWales #GardenGates #FamilyBusinessWales #SouthEastWales #GardenProjects #ClematisTrellis #CraftedWithCare #FenceAndGate #GardenCharm #LocalCraftsmanship #SupportLocalBusiness

Soft September colour 🌸
These pale pink Japanese anemones are still in full swing, bringing gentle colour to the garden just as autumn edges in.

A brilliant perennial for September – low fuss, graceful, and a flower that quietly steals the show year after year.

Proof that even as the seasons change, a garden can keep on giving. 🍂✨
arkgardenservices.co.uk
#JapaneseAnemone #PalePinkBlooms #SeptemberGarden #SouthWalesGardens #PerennialBeauty #LateSeasonColour #GardenInspiration #GardenReel

🌿 Before & After in Newport! 🌿
This garden was feeling a little unloved with tired, crumbling panels. Broken fencing doesn’t just look messy - it also makes you feel less private and secure in your own space.
We replaced it with a sturdy 5ft feather edge fence, built to last through all seasons. ✨
We love seeing how a small change can make such a big difference, not just to a garden, but to how you feel when you step outside.
If your fencing is letting your garden down, we’d be happy to give you some friendly advice and a no-obligation quote. 🌸
#BeforeAndAfter #GardenTransformation #SouthWalesHomes #NewportFencing #ArkFencing

A boundary built for strength and style.
We recently installed this 6ft feather edge fence for a South East Wales home, using 4x4 posts set at the correct depth in rapid set concrete, solid 3x2 rails, feather edge boards, and a clean 4x1 top frame.

The result? A smart, secure boundary that looks as good as it performs – designed to last for years.

We’re a small family-run business, committed to delivering quality craftsmanship and a service you can trust.

#SouthEastWales #FencingExperts #FeatherEdgeFence #BuiltToLast #LocalCraftsmanship #FamilyRun

Sometimes life gets a little crazy and you find yourself in 6ft of brambles. Did you know brambles can grow up to 1ft per day?

We cleared this area within a couple of hours. Stage 1 complete on this garden and our customer can now see what’s what, ready for stage 2 plans!

A little change from our regular type of work, it was like going back to the old days in 2007.

#garden #brambles #gardentidy #allwillbewell #loveyourgarden #southwales #arkgardenservices arkgardenservices.co.uk

This little corner is so easy to look after, the plants need minimal attention.

We get it, life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on real beauty, and a real garden. Which, let’s face it, lifts your vibe!

This border was retained using rocks found in the garden. It features a bay tree, hydrangea, tiger lilys and hydrangea paniculata. It puts on a display from June through to late summer.

In late spring and late autumn the area is checked over and any weeds or ash trees are pulled and the border is topped up with bark. If we have very dry weather they have some watering but are very hardy.

The tiger lillies will die back in the winter, the waste will be removed to discouraged slugs and added to the compost heap. The hydrangeas will be deadheaded, trimmed down to a leaf node in a way that will maintain the shape and size we want in early spring.

Super easy, you should try it!

#gardentips #hydrangea #tigerlily #loveyourgarden #southwales #arkgardenservices arkgardenservices.co.uk

Making use of this little corner we have smooth redwood decking, with straight metal spindles. Sturdy waney edge fencing which is oiled with OSMO 420 and a pergola covering the area, using 4x4 posts and 6x2. A great little spot to sit in the afternoon with family and friends. #decking #pergola #waneyedge #fencing #landscaping #familybiz #newport #cwmbran #monmouthshire #caerphilly arkgardenservices.co.uk

Feather edge built on top of the wall here gives privacy to the patio area, whilst at the top of the steps there is still opportunity to chat to the neighbours! #featheredge #closeboard #fencing #loveyourgarden #arkgardenservices #Newport #Torfaen #Caerphilly arkgardenservices.co.uk

This section of the garden is refreshed and renewed, ready for lots of fun and BBQs this summertime!

Here we built a 6ft feather edge fence using 4x 4 sturdy posts set at the correct depth in concrete. The new height increases privacy here.

The replacement decking is built using a strong 6x2 frame, fixed to posts concrete into the ground and smooth side up 6 inch deck boards.

#fencing #decking #garden #southwales

Did you know that when sage blooms, it’s not just a pretty sight — it’s a whole vibe? Those delicate purple, pink, or white flowers are a signal that your garden’s about to get even more powerful. Sage flowers attract pollinators, boost your plant’s energy, and can even be used in healing rituals and culinary delights!

Here’s why you NEED to celebrate sage flowering:
It’s a sign of abundance and growth
Bees & butterflies LOVE it — nature’s little party!
The freshest, most fragrant leaves come just before and during flowering
Perfect time to harvest for smudging or seasoning

Who else is obsessed with flowering sage right now? #loveyourgarden arkgardenservices.co.uk

The Azaelea… evergreen, showy for 4-5 weeks in April/May. Suitable for gardens large and small. Good in pots or borders. You need this beauty in your life! This Azaelea is actually at least 25 years old and never fails to put on a show ♥️#Azaelea #Recommended #GardenGoals

This 6ft 6” feather edge fence was made to measure and built to last. Using solid 4x4 posts, 3x2 rails, 6x1 kick board, feather edge boards and a tidy 4x1 top frame. Neat, strong, and built like we’d want it at our own home.

No drama, no fuss – just proper work, done right.

We’re a family-run team that shows up, gets stuck in, and leaves the place better than we found it.

Whether it’s privacy, security, or just a fresh boundary line that isn’t on the wobble (unlike my camera action! 🙈) – we’ve got you covered.

Thanks to another lovely family for trusting us with their garden. Fence envy is real 👀

#FeatherEdgeFence #MadeToMeasure #landscaping #ProperJob #GardenGlowUp #SupportSmallBusiness

Look at this beautiful Clematis flowering. Our lovely clients have plans for this once the new fencing boundary is completed. Loving it 😍 arkgardenservices.co.uk #beautifulday #sunshine #wales #april2025

This apple blossom smells divine! Have a great weekend everyone 💖arkgardenservices.co.uk #loveyourgarden #heavenly #appleblossom #wales

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Ark Fencing and Garden Services are a friendly, family run, professional landscape gardening team based in Cwmbran, South Wales.

We specialise in decking, fencing, retaining oak walls, made to measure gates, pergolas and other timber structures for the garden.

Our team offers a range of garden maintenance services including lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning of shrubs & trees, weeding and leaf clearing.

Our fencing and landscaping services are fully insured and cover Cwmbran, Pontypool, Blaenavon, Abergavenny, Raglan, Usk, Caldicot, Chepstow, Magor, Newport, Caerleon, Bassaleg, Risca, Caerphilly.

Call us on 01633 489416 or 07890 047684 email richard@arkgardenservices.co.uk

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