Porcelain vs Natural Stone: Which Patio Lasts Longer in Solihull?
The real-world pros and cons of porcelain tiles versus Indian sandstone in the West Midlands climate — and which we'd pick for our own gardens.
Read article →From full garden redesigns to weekly maintenance — Garden Rose Landscapes is the family-run team Solihull, Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley and Balsall Common trust for honest pricing and outstanding workmanship.
A genuine family-run landscaping business with 15+ years of experience — built on word of mouth, repeat customers and the simple promise of doing things properly.
Established hands, proven results.
Pete, Pete, Ash & Jo — same team, every job.
Turn up when we say — finish when we promise.
Polite, tidy, easy to deal with.
From paving to planting, all in one team.
Mowing, pruning, tidy-ups — kept perfect.
Flexible — book once or stay on schedule.
Private gardens to commercial grounds.
Honest pricing — never a hard sell.
"£4 under quote" — Trevor H, Yell review.
Six core services covering every outdoor job, from a one-off lawn cut to a complete garden redesign in porcelain and natural stone.
Regular visits or one-off tidy-ups. Mowing, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning and seasonal care — keeping your garden looking its best, year-round.
Book a visit →New fence installations, panel replacements and wind-damage repairs. Solid posts, clean lines and proper concrete — built to last British weather.
Get a fence quote →Overgrown gardens completely transformed. We remove brambles, old shrubs, rubble and tree roots — and take every bag of green waste away with us.
Arrange a clearance →Full garden redesigns and construction. We sit with you, talk through ideas, and bring the design ideas other companies haven't thought of.
Discuss your design →Porcelain tiles, natural stone, Indian sandstone and timber decking. Proper sub-base, tight joints and the attention to detail that lasts decades.
Quote my patio →Premium fresh-roll turf or maintenance-free artificial lawns. Properly prepared base, level finish and ready to walk on the day we leave.
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When you book Garden Rose, you're not just paying for the labour — you're paying for the standard our customers come back for, year after year.
Every review below is a real, verified customer review from Yell — same Pete, same team, same standard since 2017.
"Excellent. Thank you to the team for all your hard work today. Excellent work, can't fault you — will have you back soon."
"Excellent service. Very happy with our new lawn. Pete and his team delivered quality service. Would definitely recommend."
"Pete came out promptly to give me a quote and explained exactly what he would do. The gang were friendly and professional from start to finish — so much so that my neighbour has just given them a slabbing job."
"You can't fault this company. They spent a lot of time discussing problems and solutions and came up with design ideas neither we nor any other companies had thought of. A real pleasure having Garden Rose redesigning our patio."
"Pete and the team came to repair our fence which had suffered from rot and wind damage. They did an excellent job and were able to squeeze us in at short notice. Will be saving their number into my phone!"
"Like to thank Pete and his crew who installed new fencing. The quality of work was outstanding and they even dug up all the old bushes' roots and cleared away all the rubbish."
"Excellent company who delivered what they promised — on time — and £4 under quote. Peter runs an efficient and hard working team. Every member started work as soon as they arrived."
"Pete and his team did an amazing job on our garden, which wasn't the easiest of tasks. The attention to detail was second to none. We are now enjoying our garden so much — it was worth every penny."
"The guys (Pete, Pete, Ash & Jo) did a fantastic job for my neighbour and I. Large amount of tree cutting, trimming and pruning over 2 days, absolutely no complaints. Nothing was too much trouble."
"Excellent. Thank you to the team for all your hard work today. Excellent work, can't fault you — will have you back soon."
"Excellent service. Very happy with our new lawn. Pete and his team delivered quality service. Would definitely recommend."
"Pete came out promptly to give me a quote and explained exactly what he would do. The gang were friendly and professional from start to finish — so much so that my neighbour has just given them a slabbing job."
"You can't fault this company. They spent a lot of time discussing problems and solutions and came up with design ideas neither we nor any other companies had thought of."
"Pete and the team came to repair our fence which had suffered from rot and wind damage. They did an excellent job and were able to squeeze us in at short notice."
Based on Stratford Road in Shirley, we cover Solihull and the surrounding villages with our same family-run team — no subcontractors, no exceptions.
Pete personally visits every quote, every job. Here's how a typical Garden Rose project unfolds, whether it's a one-off tidy or a full redesign.
Pete visits at a time that suits you, walks the garden, and explains exactly what we'd do — including any problems or alternatives other firms might miss. You get a clear, written quote with no pressure to book.
For landscaping projects, we'll sketch the layout, suggest porcelain tiles, natural stone or timber finishes, and agree the look before a single slab is lifted. You see the materials in person — no surprises.
The same team — Pete, Pete, Ash & Jo — arrives on the agreed start date and works through to completion. Proper foundations, tight joints, level finishes. The way landscaping should be done.
Turfing, planting, lawn edging, decking oil — the final 10% that turns a build into a finished garden. We don't leave until you're walking around saying "yes, that's it".
Every bag of green waste removed, every path swept, every tool packed. We hand over a fully tidy garden and stay in touch — many customers go straight onto our regular maintenance round.
A garden only stays beautiful if it's looked after. Two ways we help keep yours that way.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits — mowing, edging, pruning, weeding. The same friendly faces every visit, keeping your garden show-ready without lifting a finger.
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Spring clean, autumn leaves, winter pruning — book one-off seasonal visits to keep on top of the big jobs without a long-term commitment.
Book a tidy-up →Honest, practical advice from the team — no fluff, no jargon, just things we've learnt from doing.
The real-world pros and cons of porcelain tiles versus Indian sandstone in the West Midlands climate — and which we'd pick for our own gardens.
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Wind damage doesn't always mean a full replacement. A quick guide to inspecting your fence posts, gravel boards and panels before deciding on repairs.
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Common Questions
If you don't see your question below, just call Pete on 07778 993918 — he's happy to talk it through, no pressure.
Call Pete directly, send a WhatsApp message, or drop us an email — whichever's easiest. We'll come and have a look, talk through ideas, and write you a clear quote. No pressure, no hard sell.