Case Studies
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During our landscaping years we have been asked to enhance many properties by improving the gardens. The reasons for these improvements have been varied; some clients want a quick garden makeover to make the property more saleable, while others want to stamp their personality on their home. Some will want to spend their time caring for the plants while others want an outside room where they can relax, while yet others just want a pleasant low maintenance surround to their house. Whatever the reason, our clients agree that the finished article exceeds their initial vision. Showcased below are some case studies showing examples of our previous garden projects & individual garden makeover with many before and after photos. |
Chinese Garden
Daphnie had a piece of waste ground
that hade been used as a vegetable plot by the previous owners and since left abandoned
She wanted a garden where she could get away from it all
I suggested a Chinese Garden using Feng Sui principles
We built a garden where she can now go for her moments of contemplation or just a quiet read
Because of her small son we felt it prudent not to have water of any depth
so the river of blue/green chippings winds out of the hills, through the garden
A solar powered Dinasaur Egg water feature gives the sound of running water
The dragons head carving on the gazebo
A low maintenance quiet little haven; Daphnies Delight!
Two Tier Lawn with Dwarf Wall
The Andersons had aquired land at the back of their garden
First we had to clear the ground
cut down trees, take down walls etc.
and open up the back
We shaped the existing lawn
Edge it with pavers and walling
We tiered the walls
Levelled the new rear tier
then we turfed the back
Edge it with pavers and chippings
We paved in front of the greenhouse
and cemented the chippings between the slabs
Stream & Waterfall with Natural Stone
Dave had a bit of his garden
that was hard to maintain
because of the slope
the mower would slip
down the bank
The job was started in November
We built a stream lined with natural stone
We built gravel paths edged with rocks
We built a pergola walk entrance
Planted over 1,000 bulbs
Rustic arbour under the trees
Rustic arch entrance to the pond and bog garden
Bridges over the stream
Steps and Waterfalls
Tree Seats
Bark was laid and plants installed
The pergola and rose arch were planted with climbers to hide
the large pond at the bottom of the stream to feed it
The water in the pond was pumped to the top of the stream
It casscades down over the rocks back to the pond
We installed lights including spots
A hedge was planted to hide the secret garden from the house
Raised Beds using Marshall's Saxon Slabs with matching Croft Walling
Jean had a lot of lawn
which she found hard to mow
and pretty bland to look at
She wanted a garden to potter in
with flower beds she could reach
and could maintain easily
She likes flowers
but was unable to tend them
Raised beds and more...
Raised beds were installed
A new rear fence
The shed was hidden
All walls were built to be sat on
except those around the trees
The central patio areas
Although it winds
the path actually follows a straight line
along the clothes line
A large patio area close to the house
like a Catherine wheel
with cascades of colour
surrounding
the centre
evergreen
low maintenance plants
in the ground level
The raised beds planted
with ones that needed more care
The gnomes were added by the customer
The front was next
The lawn was removed
A circular planting area was created
in front of the windows,
covered in decorative aggregates
stone wood sleepers
and plants installed
in the corner planters as well
the shape of the sleepers was reflected in the drive
The Drive
was made of clay pavers
The colour of clay pavers
don't fade like concrete ones
The aggregates look better after a shower
Fish Pond with Bridges & Decks
Steve likes fish
He wanted his garden turned
into something that he could keep them in
We installed ponds with
Bridges and Decks over
A deck where the garden sloped off
Waterfall and stainless steel pyramid feeds the pond; we planted around it
and Steve installed his fish and we trained spot lights on the pyramid
