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New patio landscaping in Cabinteely

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As planned, by the time we have arrived on-site to commence construction of the raised sandstone patio and lawn areas, construction works on house extension have been completed. Ahead of us on this occasion, is the construction of an inter-connecting raised patio and lawn area,…

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Higher level garden design and landscaping

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As the garden landscaping works for the new garden in Sandyford nears completion, reflecting on this particular project, one is filled with a great sense of pride and satisfaction of the undeniable beauty which we have created in this wonderful new garden. Confronted by difficult…

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Sandyford landscaping project

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Preparing ground for a new lawn is a slow process often requiring some patience as overworking or rushing the grading process of the top layer potentially risks damaging the micro structure of the soil. Good dry conditions are essential, working soil in wet weather will…

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Landscaping on a sloping site

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Our current project which is located in Sandyford has lived up to the challenges which one would encounter in many parts of this famous southern Dublin suburb, with its many hilly areas and an extensive area of granite bedrock. Still, sloping sites do offer lots…

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Natural stone landscaping in Sandyford

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As all our efforts continue to focus here on our landscaping project in Sandyford, South County Dublin, the building works on the natural sandstone patios, pathways, raised planting beds and walls are clearly creating a coherent look. Emergence of the new garden is underlined by…

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Sandstone landscaping in Sandyford

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Construction of the feature sandstone wall and raised planting beds almost completed, and the results are beginning to demonstrate the stunning beauty, textures and durable qualities of landscaping in natural stone. Attention will concentrate on completing the extensive patio areas and with the installation of…

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Family garden design landscaping

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Designing and building creative gardens has much to do with facilitating functionality in the garden area and creating attractive but practical forms. In this project in Killenard, Monasterevin for a family garden which enjoyed a relatively generous plot size combined with a very sunny aspect…

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Small garden landscaping with sense appeal

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Creating a new design for a small sub-urban garden is an interesting but exciting challenge. Putting things in the correct order and position is very important, for example, design and locate the patio where it is most likely to be used and bearing in mind…

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3 ‘More’ wishes for the garden – more space for sun, more space for line and more space for storage

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Not all garden design or landscaping projects aspire to grandiose objectives. Sometimes the functional requirements (making the area look better, easier to use and most importantly easy to maintain) take precedence over the more subjective aesthetic elements of looking pretty. That is not to say…

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Creative garden design to get more from space

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Designing gardens to create more space and more light makes a valuable contribution to enjoying a better quality of life. Creating gardens which are colourful, spacious and less onerous are popular requirements for many clients. Raised planting beds and split level gardens can help make…

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