17/11/2024
Landscaping Contract, Dodder Valley, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin. This was a beautiful garden with existing Pittosporum tenuifolium/Lauris nobilis trees, mature climbing roses, specimen shrubs, some worth keeping. It was post construction of large extension to back of house which was quite contemporary in style. There was a juxtapose between modern(Close to the house) to traditional as you moved into the garden. This juxtapose I would integrate into my garden design. The surrounding walls were on the low side especially left and right, but the mature trees at the back afforded good privacy along the back boundary. There was an old worn out shed on Western side under the Pittosporum with large compost heap beside. Also on this side, was a 400mm high mound of soil extending 5M out from boundary, which must have been a raised bed at some stage. The rest was an unlevel old lawn with outer beds. I surveyed the site, took photos & sat down with the clients to understand their requirements.
The garden design I created started with a contemporary foil of raised Porceline patio with plastered beds in keeping with the new extension. From the patio a traditional feel was incorporated in keeping with the old surrounding walls & existing mature trees. This area included: Large meandering lawn area with inground Berg trampoline, Raised beds created using reclaimed old granite cobbles, Wall extension for privacy & shelter from westerlies, Custom built Baumanns Garden Shed, Raised granite kerb bed including timber seating, Seating area and apron up to shed using Grey limestone, Mature specimen planting including 4M Silver birch to fill space between existing trees, Low voltage garden lighting strategically placed throughout the garden. The clients were delighted with the work & kindly posted a 5 star review.