A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are a few of the gardens we have collaborated on and developed with our clients. They include improved drainage, stone details, hardy plantings and simple maintenance. Prices ranged on these from $2000.00 to $5000.00.
Parterre on Monument Avenue
Careful planning was the important aspect of making this garden pop. The owners and I poured hours of thought into the perfection of this small space. The center pot is the only thing that has to change for a new look. Justin Brouwer boxwoods are pricey, but critical in easily maintaining the tight green hedge.
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Give Your House a Face Lift in Mechanicsville, Va.
After we finished designing and installing this job, the owners and I met to review perennials they could plant on their own. I also gave them some information on laying sod and watering sod.
This happy homeowner was gleefully contributing his labor of his new garden. He stood up with muddy hands and smilingly said, “After 7 year of this …
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My neighbors are so happy to look…at that.
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Note the long footprint of mud below the sidewalk. This is where we dug out a drain about 30 feet long and 4 feet wide to divert huge amounts of water that settled at the foundation of his house.
The drain started at the corner of his house, ran under the sidewalk and into a dry well we also created. The stone wall to the right of the front of the house played a role in setting the proper grade while adding a great accent of stone.
Build a Thin Stone Wall with Hidden Mortar
This wall is a great testament to the craftsmanship of our crew. With this type stone it appears amazingly level. The owner wanted us to keep her existing white stones in the bed for a clean look. She chose the two pots and petunias for annual color and had us plant them for her. I asked my guys to make a small pedestal on which to place the pots. Nonetheless, I was blown away by the artistry of the end product.
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Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.
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