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Landscape and design with Artificial Lawns

When commissioned to design and landscape a new garden (especially around Glasgow) I am often asked to “have a look at the drainage”, or “do you think it’d look odd without a lawn, Nicky?” -  this is especially true for larger gardens or those which will be used by children or pets.

Lawn-care in the west of Scotland is a constant battle against moss, dampness and heavy clay soil; but still we all love to have that little bit of “green” in our gardens don’t we?  Lawns get muddy and need to be cut almost every weekend.  Lawns are nice but become a chore.  Not everybody likes chores.

So what about an artificial lawn then? (more…)

Originally posted 2010-02-22 16:24:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Gabions : Cheap Retaining and Other Garden Features

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A fantastic article from the Studio G team on the many uses of gabion boxes in garden design and landscaping projects.  We used a similar idea on a garden design in Anniesland; after seeing this I think I might use them again soon!

Studio G – Garden Design & Landscape Design inspiration » All About Gabions : Cheap Retaining and Other Garden Features.

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Originally posted 2009-10-15 12:19:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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