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by Maxine Nelson
Written from the heart, this book talks about Maxine's 20 year journey in Garden Re-Design - how she harnessed her passion many years ago to bring a transformative skill set into countless people's lives. The book delves into many different garden types, the challenges and the triumphs - it will give you huge insights into what your own garden could be.
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What we did!

Case Study 1: Cookridge

This is an example of an easy care garden, with the aim being to keep it simple.

This client felt that their front garden was just too

difficult to handle and looked messy. Everything

could go, especially the grass with its need to be

mown. Two features were to remain: the wall in front

of the door and the central focal point which were

two gorgeous red and gold Acers (maples).

Before

What was missing...?

- Enjoyment in the garden

- No grass and manageable colourful plants

- Eye catching with a sense of flair

- Easy to maintain

- New level and even steps up to the front door with

access rails

The Design

The design centred on two interlocking circles (a

full circle and a semi-circle) with different textures

achieved using a combination of Indian sandstone

and gravel. The main circle was created using Indian

sandstone with a large decorative pot in the centre

to soften the overall feel of this Courtyard garden.

The adjacent semi-circle was constructed using golden gravel which complemented the sleepers of the raised beds that supported easier maintenance. Impressive and eye catching architectural plants were placed around the interlocking circles and alpines were added that tumbled over the edge of the raised beds to soften the overall feel of the garden. The planting that brought colour and structure resulted in the need for a little more than bi-annual maintenance but much less than the previously six weekly basis. The driveway was also widened to improve accessibility and surrounded by fragrant plants to be enjoyed on arrival home.

After

A pleasure to look at from the inside of the house and

for people passing by too. ‘What you have done with

the garden is amazing, I can’t stop looking at it’.

Fay

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