Garden makeover in Emersons Green
Working from an existing design this project was unusual in a number of ways including the overall mediteranian theme as well as the scale of building work involved.
A variety of high spec materials would be employed to transform the old garden into a highly original space with great visual appeal, and somewhere to enjoy alfresco eating and drinking in the summer.
A variety of high spec materials would be employed to transform the old garden into a highly original space with great visual appeal, and somewhere to enjoy alfresco eating and drinking in the summer.
Stage 1. Clearance and excavation
The existing landscape was completely removed in preparation for the new work, with the exception of two existing trees which would give the new garden a more established look and feel.
The extent of the walling involved in the design meant two diggers and four cubic metres of concrete were required for the new footings. When building walls our philosophy is better safe than sorry. A little extra effort and investment in the footings will ensure the walls have the longest lifespan possible.
The existing landscape was completely removed in preparation for the new work, with the exception of two existing trees which would give the new garden a more established look and feel.
The extent of the walling involved in the design meant two diggers and four cubic metres of concrete were required for the new footings. When building walls our philosophy is better safe than sorry. A little extra effort and investment in the footings will ensure the walls have the longest lifespan possible.
Stage 2. Walling work
Setting out the walls needed to be carried out with great care and precision as the design had very little margin for error. One particular challenge was the circular section of walling which needed to accomodate a perfectly circular section of decking.
Textured coping stones were used to cap the planters and all walls would be rendered and eventually painted. The inside walls of the planters were coated in a waterproofer to help keep the render in tact in years to come.
Setting out the walls needed to be carried out with great care and precision as the design had very little margin for error. One particular challenge was the circular section of walling which needed to accomodate a perfectly circular section of decking.
Textured coping stones were used to cap the planters and all walls would be rendered and eventually painted. The inside walls of the planters were coated in a waterproofer to help keep the render in tact in years to come.
Stage 3. Paving
Indian sandstone slabs were combined with decorative outdoor tiles to complement the overall mediteranean theme. These were two materials that we had not previously combined but were very impressed with the resulting look.
An additional circular sandstone patio was created within the 'secret garden' area behind the reclaimed church doors.
Indian sandstone slabs were combined with decorative outdoor tiles to complement the overall mediteranean theme. These were two materials that we had not previously combined but were very impressed with the resulting look.
An additional circular sandstone patio was created within the 'secret garden' area behind the reclaimed church doors.
Stage 4. Decking and woodwork
The deck was constructed using two different types of composite decking board to provide a long lasting, low maintenance and non slip surface. Although a lot more expensive than regular deck boards the practical advantages are considerable.
Bespoke timber benches and table were constructed to fit the space to create a dedicated dining area. Reclaimed 19th century church doors were hung using old wrought iron furniture to form the gateway to the 'secret garden' area.
The deck was constructed using two different types of composite decking board to provide a long lasting, low maintenance and non slip surface. Although a lot more expensive than regular deck boards the practical advantages are considerable.
Bespoke timber benches and table were constructed to fit the space to create a dedicated dining area. Reclaimed 19th century church doors were hung using old wrought iron furniture to form the gateway to the 'secret garden' area.
The finished product!!
Despite some fairly adverse January weather we exceeded expectations and created a really unique outdoor space.
Combining a range of materials and separating the garden out into different areas makes for an interesting space, one that lends itself to both quiet relaxation and entertaining guests.
We were fortunate enough to have fantastic clients who were prepared to go that little bit extra in terms of design and materials, allowing us to make the most of our skills and experience.
Despite some fairly adverse January weather we exceeded expectations and created a really unique outdoor space.
Combining a range of materials and separating the garden out into different areas makes for an interesting space, one that lends itself to both quiet relaxation and entertaining guests.
We were fortunate enough to have fantastic clients who were prepared to go that little bit extra in terms of design and materials, allowing us to make the most of our skills and experience.
Original garden (above). Plan view of new garden (right).
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"We selected Bristol Landscape Services to carry out a complete remake of our suburban garden and in hindsight it was the best choice we could have made. Dave Bruton and his team were absolutely brilliant. We now have the garden of our dreams and all constructed within a six week period during a dank and cold January and February. We were impressed not just with the quality of the workmanship, which was excellent but with the whole “can do” attitude of the team. Dave was an excellent communicator keeping us in the picture at each stage of the development, discussing problems and generally consulting at all times which allowed us to make minor changes as we saw the design on paper becoming reality in the garden. We would both have total confidence in recommending Bristol Landscape Services to anyone who wants to remodel their garden."
- John and Carol Hounslow - Emersons Green.
- John and Carol Hounslow - Emersons Green.