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Planters and window boxes

Andrew — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:06 +0000

The Chiswick Gardener’s latest work. In conjunction with John of www.touchstoneworktops.com and Vicky of www.thechiswicksalon.co.uk we have designed and built a brand new style of planter. We have used Star Galaxy granite and produced this very modern and stylish planter. It is 1.6m wide and fits neatly in front of the salon’s window. We have used Camellia, Nandina domestica, Calamagrostis acutiiflora Overdam, Skimia japonica Rubella, Ranunculus Brazen Hussy, Primula Vulgaris, Liriope muscari Monroe White and Huchera Silver Scrolls. The plants will be changed in early summer as we want the planter to brighten up the road and outside space and so putting a smile on the local residents faces (including mine as I walk past with my dog each day!). The planter weighs almost 300kg so is pretty heavy. It is in Fauconberg Rd.

We can make any size of planter should anybody be interested. Please contact either me or John at www.touchstoneworktops.com where there are examples of all the varying different types of stone

There are also some other pictures of differing styles of planters / window boxes that we have made ourselves (stainless steel, wood) over the last few years (pictures 5-9)

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Lawns and Astroturf

Andrew — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:47:19 +0000

Increasingly clients are looking for low maintenance solutions to lawns. We install both turf and astroturf / artificial grass to any size and shape. The preparation to lay a new surface is actually pretty similar.





Links
http://www.artificialgrass.org.uk/acatalog/
http://www.rolawn.co.uk/
Which of these Chiswick Grove Park and Bedford Park gardens are artificial? Leave a comment below!



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A summer retreat
Andrew — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:05:43 +0000
A garden sanctuary with lush plants, including Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo), Fatsia Japonica to afford privacy. Summer 2007.This used to be an WW2 air raid shelter. We designed and constructed this little retreat. Garden lighting and an irrigation system were also installed. The building surround is the new resin bonded patio which we installed ourselves from www.sureset.co.uk
The garden is still maintained by The Chiswick Gardener.



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Contemporary Garden
Andrew — Fri, 01 Oct 2004 14:24:51 +0000
A tiny Chiswick garden. We removed everything including the old brick garden outhouse, replacing all the fencing and installing a new patio using Indian Sandstone. A deck with storage space under the benches (faced with stainless steel) was laid at the back of the garden to give the feeling of 2 separate spaces. The sleek clean lines and wooden decking contrast with the lush semi-tropical plants in this stylish Chiswick garden. A great example of a garden as outside room for relaxing on one’s own or for entertaining friends. A fabulous example of what can be achieved in a very small space.  Designer : Julie Tenison








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