ITV's flagship gardening make-over programme ‘Love Your Garden, hosted by TV personality Alan Titchmarsh, has used Terrabase Rustic - a patented paving system developed by Uckfield-based resin surfacing specialists Addagrip - to restore the garden of a family whose Somerset home was devastated by floods in 2014.
Alan and his team's transformation of the area wrecked by floodwater has come as an especially pleasant surprise to the Colquhoun family who had to deal with a double tragedy in 2014. Alex Colquhoun and his wife Sheila had been preparing to retire that year, but instead had to cope with the distressing news that Mrs Colquhoun had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Shortly after returning home to convalesce following exhausting treatment for her condition, the couple woke from their sleep to find their home knee-deep in water. The widespread flooding throughout Somerset subsequently made national news headlines.
The couple have now returned home to find their treasured garden transformed by Alan and his team into a virtual paradise, complete with American-style white picket fencing.
Addagrip's approved installer, Resin Bonded Surfacing, travelled from Yorkshire and worked tirelessly all day to have their part of the job completed in time to make the Colquhoun's dream come true.
Two colours of Terrabase Rustic were used - Rustic Beach and Rustic Oak - to enhance the overall appearance and highlight the actual dining area.
Commenting on Addagrip's contribution to the project, Managing Director Roger Critchley said: "We were only too pleased to be involved with Alan and his team to make sure there was a happy homecoming for a couple who had endured such a torrid time. The overall job looks amazing and I am very pleased - I hope Mr and Mrs Colquhoun enjoy their retirement and go on to spend many happy hours in their new garden".
