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Garden transformation – Landscaping Cambridge
So, a large garden transformation to curved paths, oak archway, circular planted domes, various interesting architectural features, and no lawn to mow! – Another stunning project for our landscaping Cambridge team to complete.
First and foremost, this project required the skill of our expert landscape designer to draw up a layout. For example, a design which would complement the beautiful, thatched property. Ultimately, this would provide interesting views all year round, a delightful seating area and various focal points throughout the garden.
As with every landscaping project site, preparation is key. Therefore, our experienced landscaping team had to carefully clear the area of existing hedging and turf and remove the waste from site. After that, we levelled and graded the remaining soil, and mixed fresh topsoil, enriched with mushroom compost, into the beds and domes ensuring all would be ready for planting. Therefore, the site could be marked out and ready for work to commence.
We cleverly divided the area and encircled it by pathways which were laid with natural sandstone paving and edged with parish cobble setts. As a result, our team build a long oak arch/pergola over the central walkway. This leads to a decorative wrought iron-work arbour nest seat, positioned at the far end on an area of Wivenhoe gravel. In addition, symmetrical plinths topped with planted urns stand by the seating. Also, behind the seating is a semi-circle of small lollipop trees. The central walkway has been positioned so that the view from the large picture windows of the property looks down through the archway. Inevitably, this draws your eye to the attractive seating area. In addition, climbing, fragrant plants, such as winter jasmine and honeysuckle, will be planted along the archway and climb over the structure.
Furthermore, we created a large circular dome in front of the arched walkway. We planted chamomile, which has delicate fern-like evergreen leaves and pretty, yellow and white, edible flowers. These are also attractive to bees and butterflies. Moreover, we created two further smaller chamomile domes within the paved area, all edged with parish cobbled setts.
Cambridge Project: A large garden transformation
Moreover, to one side of the garden is the oval shaped outdoor dining area. Our expert team laid decorative gravel in the same area over a geo-textile membrane to help suppress weed growth and once again edged with the parish cobbled setts. Also, a stunning pagoda of two crossed waterproof triangular sunshades/sails attached to supporting posts shade the area. This forms a star with a further smaller triangular sail at the end.
Further, either side of the main chamomile dome are areas of sedum. These provide a carpet of colour and small red/pink flowers, which butterflies and bees also love. Moreover, the Wivenhoe gravel separates the sedum sections neatly by more parish cobbled setts.
Later, circular paving has been constructed on the other side of the garden. This divides it into quarters, with a central plinth topped with an intricate armillary sundial, ultimately providing another focal point. Gravel makes up the smaller sections, similarly planted like the larger areas, together with smaller boulders/stones.
Equeally important, to either side of the main pathway are areas of attractive gravel, scattered with a mix of stunning glacier boulders and stones. In addition, our team planted various low grasses and low clumps of flowering evergreen plants. Also, circular steppingstones form the pathway across the rear of the gravel areas.
A large garden transformation
Hence, curved herbaceous borders constructed at the rear and around the side, complete this delightful outdoor space with a pink, white and purple colour scheme. In addition, some new trees and fencing complements the area. Viburnum and hydrangea are among the shrubs chosen here. We covered the tops of the flower beds with a covering of bark mulch, helping to keep in moisture and reduce weeds.
Therefore, there is a calm, peaceful and relaxed air to this elegant, superior design. Ultimately, this will alter with the seasons and as the planting matures will be fairly low maintenance with no lawns to cut. As a result, the various pathways invite you to explore the garden with its various focal points and architectural features. In short, this will provide all year-round interest.
In conclusion, would you like to explore the options for our expert team to transform your outdoor space? Or perhaps you have another project for our team who are landscaping Cambridge and the surrounding areas?
Therefore don’t hesitate to contact us today, for your free quote. The possibilities are endless.
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