Archive for April, 2009

Herb gardens don’t have to take up much space

Here’s a pair of containers that we supplied for a client’s terrace – right outside the kitchen door – perfect for cooking!  Although the containers are only a metre wide and 30cms deep we were able to fit the following hardy herbs in there. Bay Curly leaf parsley Flat leaf parsley Chives Oregano Thyme Lemon [...]

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Site Visit – Steeply Sloping Front Garden

This is a steeply sloping, wide but shallow front garden that we planted last year.  Originally turfed and a nightmare to maintain it was a typical new build garden.  Poor soil and grass that was struggling.  We renewed the soil and stripped off the turf.  Then we used new FSC timber sleepers to create mini-tiers.  [...]

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Site Visit – Fruit, Vegetable and Cutting Garden

Our client gets a lot of rabbits in their garden but was keen to grow their own fruit, vegetables and flowers for arranging.  We built them this large enclosure and planted the fruit last year.  Lots of species including summer and autumn raspberries, red, green and yellow gooseberries, red, white and blackcurrants, blueberries and more.  [...]

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New Design – Garden Room Garden

Here’s a garden we designed which was built and planted last year. The client had built a contemporary glass garden room and wanted a space built adjacent to it to provide a focal point and an entertaining space.  We’ll be back later in the year to take photos of it in full bloom. You can [...]

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