A Growing Trend – is going on a plant safari …
“A rare moment of peace in the perfect haven of a garden brings us renewed harmony with nature”
A Growing Trend – is coming on a plant safari with us, to find those plants you need for our ideas…. it’s fun, it’s friendly and it’s great exercise….
First another in our series of before and after garden pictures –
![Survey time in the garden](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/before-2.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C116)
![Completed project, with garden 'opened up' and pool filled in.](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mixed437.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C193)
![It's amazing what a little planting can do..](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mixed0051.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C195)
or maybe like this…
![How do I do this ?](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/planting123.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C194)
Today’s pictures highlight the benefit of having a good designer when it comes to making changes…. You can see the ‘Before’ and then the ‘After’ in the pictures.
![First the walls and steps are constructed](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/mixed175.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C191)
then the terrace and walls are constructed, finally the lawn and landscape.
![Adding colour to a garden brings it alive !](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/car105042.jpg?w=208&resize=208%2C300)
We’ve started to take a ‘Hands On’ approach and show clients how to buy plants, how to place them and then how to plant them for maximum effect… it’s fun, it’s friendly and it’s good exercise now its time to enjoy …..
“A rare moment of peace in the perfect haven of a garden brings us renewed harmony with nature”
![A fun low maintenance summer garden to enjoy.](https://picagardi.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/gravel-path.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C214)
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We would love to hear from you with ideas, comments or suggestions..