Constructing a garden…it gets worse before it gets better!
8 Written by Lisa on 12th Apr 2013 in Design Tips, From the drawing boardIf you read my blog regularly then you’ll know that the construction phase has commenced at one of my projects in Leatherhead. Sods law it rained the minute the garden was stripped out and this means that the conditions on site are now a bit challenging.
I always try to manage my clients expectations and this is never more crucial than during the construction phase of a project because it really does get a lot worse before it starts to get better.
The build for this project should last for another 3 weeks and although it doesn’t look more than a pile of mud at the moment, we’re actually on track for planting at the beginning of May. This particular site is quite sloped so I have been working closely with my landscaper to ensure that the levels will work.
We’ve had to tweak them a bit because we don’t want to compromise the existing trees that are integral to the design, but it’s all starting to take shape now.
I guess I just wanted to share the glamour of the construction phase of a garden project – it might look like a bomb’s hit it, but in a couple of weeks time when I share the “after” pictures, you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Now I’m keeping everything crossed that the rain stays away…we need a some bright windy days to dry everything out again….please!
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the garden so far looks really like a bomb’s hit hehehe but I’m sure after transformation will look beautiful. I’m looking forward for more pictures of transformation 🙂 good luck x
Indeed! Was drying out when I went to site today but just had a downpour so possibly back to mud pies again! Looking forward to the transformation too 🙂
It’s always darkest before the dawn! Looks like a very nice amount of space to play with. Slope toward the rear of the garden gives a more private feel. Look forward to seeing it develop.
Thank you! Almost there – just a few more plants to go in and coping on top of the walls and it will be finished. Looking forward to sharing.
Thanks for highlighting the phases involved in constructing a new garden. Find it very useful.
You’re welcome Matt, it always looks horrendous before the new garden starts to emerge!
Do you have the after photos yet
You can read the full story & see some after pictures here…https://blog.lisacoxdesigns.co.uk/from-the-drawing-board/from-the-drawing-board-a-big-transformation-to-a-garden-in-leatherhead/