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Natural stone landscaping in Sandyford

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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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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New garden landscaping – first phase construction

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Once the site has been cleared and all unwanted elements removed, the stage is set for the commencement of the building of the new garden. Usually the building works comprising two stages of construction: First Phase Construction usually involves the installation of elements rarely seen…

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Small garden design – optimising the potential

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When it comes to designing a small garden, it is important that most if not all the space be utilised productively. Designing isn’t solely concerned with the aesthetics or the style and range of features, plants etc but more importantly with defining a layout which…

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Limestone paving

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One of the most revealing aspects of this completed garden makeover project is just how dramatic and bold limestone paving is when wet. Some might consider the darker tones too strong or too bold, but once again the results of this project reveals that the…