Make more of life outside in St Annes.
A garden near the coast deserves a design that considers how it feels to sit in, as well as how it looks. DWE Landscapes & Design provides landscaping in St Annes, from welcoming front gardens to sheltered patios and complete outdoor living spaces. We bring paving, boundaries and planting into the same conversation so that a new garden responds to your property and the way you want to spend time outside.
A DWE portfolio example · browse our work below
Shelter is a design decision
St Annes has a distinctive coastal setting, with its seafront, dunes and much-loved public gardens. The degree of exposure at an individual house will depend on its position, nearby buildings and existing boundaries. We do not assume that every garden has the same conditions simply because it has a St Annes address.
Before deciding where a terrace should go, consider the places where you already feel comfortable sitting. A position closer to a wall, a change in the layout or carefully located screening may be more useful than putting the largest paved area in the most open part of the plot. We can discuss those choices at a site visit.
Choose details for the conditions at your property
For a site exposed to coastal wind and salt air, material suitability and fixing details deserve attention. Fencing, pergola components and other external fittings should be selected with their intended setting in mind. We can review the proposed products and discuss the care they will need, rather than treating every finish as interchangeable.
The same approach applies underfoot. A light porcelain terrace can create a crisp look, while a warmer paving tone can sit quietly beside existing brickwork. Texture, cleaning, drainage and the transition through the back door all matter alongside colour. A sample viewed outside gives a better sense of the finish than a screen image alone.
Bring greenery into the outdoor room
Ashton Gardens and the Promenade Gardens are part of the town's identity. At home, you can take inspiration from that sense of a composed outdoor space without trying to recreate a public garden. A planted boundary, a small lawn or a generous border can soften paving and give a seating area a more comfortable scale.
Planting choices should follow the exposure, available soil and amount of ongoing care you want to give. Where growing conditions are uncertain, we discuss them before deciding on the arrangement. The aim is a garden whose planted and built elements work together, rather than plants being squeezed into the gaps after construction.
A considered welcome for homes and guest spaces
We also welcome enquiries about driveways, entrances and commercial courtyards in St Annes. A clear route from the gate, a well-defined threshold and somewhere attractive to sit can make an outdoor area easier to understand and enjoy. Tell us if guests or customers will use the space so their needs are part of the brief.
To discuss a coastal garden, patio, fence or driveway, call 07944 847621. DWE is based in Whalley and serves St Annes by arrangement, with free, no-obligation quotes following a discussion of the project.
Ideas for your St Annes project.
Decking & pergolas
Decking and pergolas can give an outdoor seating area a stronger sense of place.
Porcelain patios
A porcelain patio can give your garden a crisp, contemporary centrepiece.
Fencing & boundaries
Fencing sets the backdrop for your garden.
Turfing & planting
A fresh lawn and well-placed planting can change how a garden feels.
Inspiration from the DWE portfolio.
Examples of our work to help you explore layouts and finishes. Explore materials, layouts and finishing details from our wider portfolio.
Planning a project in St Annes?
Can you design a more sheltered seating area in St Annes?
We can look at the position of the seating area, existing walls, screening and pergola options. The right approach depends on your site's exposure, layout and the structures or planting already in place.
Is every St Annes garden suitable for the same plants?
No. Exposure, soil, sunlight and the position of neighbouring buildings can vary considerably. Planting needs to be selected around your garden's conditions and the care you want to provide.
Do you landscape guesthouse or business outdoor areas?
We welcome commercial landscaping enquiries in St Annes. Explain how customers use the space, your preferred timing and any access constraints so these can be considered in the proposal.
Let’s talk about your St Annes space.
A whole new garden or one thoughtful change. Tell us what you have in mind and let’s make a plan.