City Garden |
With clever landscaping, Ross Farrell managed to make this small garden appear twice the size. Greenstone used interlocking curved shapes and varied heights to create distinct areas. Clever use of materials unites each area. For example, see how using matching wooden decking linked the garden room roof with the central bridge.
Take a look at the last photo in this group, which shows how the garden looks just one year on.
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 Before!. As the garden is prepared. |  After! The space is beautifully designed to incorporate seating and planting areas. |
 Before! The view towards the house. |  After! A complete transformation. |
 View from patio near the house towards the garden room. |  A closer view of the garden room. This multi-function room provides an outdoor entertaining space and a lockable storage facility. |
 One year on! |
Stonework Garden |
Greenstone use the complementary combinations of wood, stone and brickworks plus simple planting to achieve a relaxed, natural style for the small garden. Raised beds have been built at 2 different levels to provide interest and perspective. The lower beds also have wooden seats cleverly incorporated. |
 Before. View towards rear of garden. |  After! View towards rear of garden. |
 Before. View towards house. |  After! View towards house. |
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Garden For Entertaining! |
Greenstone's client had a clear brief for their garden - they wanted more space for entertaining. To achieve this Greenstone first reduced the slope of the garden by removing 12 tons of soil
The finished garden uses a strong theme of granite paving, granite capping and white rendered walls with recessed lighting. The steps which connect the terraces are also solid granite. The planting is relaxed and very low maintenance.
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 3.5 years on...The plants are strong and leafy, and a new home office has been built. What a nice place to work! |  |
Low Maintenance Garden |
Even though this garden requires little maintenance, once matured it will have a leafy countryside feeling. |
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Mount Merrion Garden |
The brief for this small garden was about creating space and a sun terrace for relaxation. Greenstone created a relaxed, low maintenance feel with a terraced patio for interest. Cedar fencing cleverly camouflages the garden shed. |
 Before The original garden, awaits its makeover! |  |
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Pink Garden |
This garden needed some love and it definitely got it! A gorgeous stone patio, wraparound seating in timber and warm pink plaster, all enclosed by lush green planting |
 Before the makeover ... |  And it certainly got it! |
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Minimalist Garden |
This garden was overgrown, dark and had no space for relaxing or eating. The new minimalist design is simple but has it all - space for flowers, relaxing, barbecuing and eating! What more could any gardener need! |
 Before A pleasant garden, but it lacks seating and feels slightly "closed in" |  After The garden is spacious, minimalist and easy to maintain with plenty of room for a table and chairs. |
 BeforeLooking towards the house. |  AfterLooking towards the house. A raised planter for flowers, a barbecue for parties and a bench to sit on and enjoy the sun. |
 |  More pictures of work in progress as Greenstones clears the garden. |