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In this page we demonstrate how an unruly garden can be transformed into practical use for the whole family.
We shall start with "In the beginning"
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One of the first major landscape projects began when asked to produce a "Japanese" style garden. After consulting peers and numerous books, we set about the design. Drawn roughly, sketched a draft then actually drawn in the garden, to give the full visuals. With the exception of wall and distant windows, it is hard to tell it is the same garden |
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Our client was happy with the drafts and the work commenced: foundations, footings and post holes. Building driveways, fences, deck and paths. Finishing off with circle features, pergola and gravel. The whole job did take a while to complete, however, it was worth it and the client could benefit from a relaxing garden-room. |
Returning after 1 year
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We were recently asked back to a different client 2 years after finishing the rear garden (pictures either side).
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Returning after 2 years
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Our project here was to develop the front. Given natural rocks and stones in the garden, we endeavoured to produce a thing of beauty.
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Paths, tiers, blood and tears, to finish the winding steps. We look back with pride and being the second time with this customer, it was double pride!
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Next up is a recent re-development. The task here is to produce a liveable garden, low maintenance, with colour, while keeping in with the surrounding architecture. Was it possible? Sure! |
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The result - a path through the garden, eventually arriving at the destination of a patio. If you look closely you will see the area directly outside the door for early morning coffee. |
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Not for the faint hearted, with this project, we asked the local skip company to "keep them coming", we filled 8 or 9 skips, each holding 8 ton. After such work, the levelling and laying is made easier. |
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Monoblock laid 90 degree herringbone in brindle, charcoal edging and drive entrance. Annstone wall and coping including an arched step to boot. |
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Sometimes we excel, totally removing any evidence of the previous garden. |
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Finally a simple slab collage. Grass removed and replaced with "Textured" 2'x2' in random style |
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