London Fields.
"This job was a classic example of a designer not listening to the client. After quoting for the job based on the initial design spec, it was clear that it wasn't what the client wanted. Eventually after talks between myself and the client, I drew a quick sketch that they approved, and I was able to quote for the job properly.
Quoting a project can often take a long time, sometimes days if the proj
The garden had quite a severe slope downwards from the house towards the start of the garden. One major job was levelling the ground to negate the slope.
This garden had a small tree (near the door) that covered the garden in shade.
Part of the trees canopy.
This picture doesn't really do the volume of green waste justice, but behind it is a 6 foot high by 5 metres wide wall.
As you can see, by simply clearing the garden of the overgrown tree and shrubs, it created a lot more space & light.
Initially the designer wanted ground level beds but the client preferred raised beds. During the groundwork prep the client had been looking at concrete structures and quite liked the idea of poured concrete raised beds.
Here's Coleridge floating-off the top of one of the walls after pouring the first bed.
Reinforced poured concrete walls.
Salty's dog is a valued member of The Blossom Shed team, he provides a keen set of eyes and added security...sometimes.
After trying a few different laying patterns, the client and the team settled on this pattern for the path.
Which meant that the rest of the blockpaving would be laid in the herringbone style.
Another addition to the design was two square, ground level beds. Sometimes it's nice to add certain details to a build, and The Blossom Shed will always try to accommodate changes where possible.
Taking shape.
A downside to laying a herringbone pattern is the amount of cuts required to complete the pattern. The team put together a cutting jig to make life easier.
Block-paving can be a bit like completing a massive jigsaw puzzle, sometimes its just a case of finding the right piece.
Contrary to popular belief, landscaping isn't just seasonal, we are able to work all year round.
Planting by ladydesfleurs.com
Planting by ladydesfleurs.com
Planting by ladydesfleurs.com
Planting by ladydesfleurs.com