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Mello bamboo stool by Ekobo PHOTO

Here at GardenImprovements.com we’re always on the lookout for funky and innovative ways to brighten up and modernise your outdoor living areas. Check out these MELLO stools- glossy, minimalist and funky looking, the bamboo poufs are stackable, come in two sizes and the many bright colours that are typical for Ekobo products. (more…)

Originally posted 2009-06-26 13:00:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Ideas for the Garden » No Comments

Renfrewshire: Orbital Garden Design in Elderslie

Welcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This was commissioned by Burman R of a new build property in Elderslie, between Johnstone and Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. (more…)

Originally posted 2009-10-08 09:10:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Garden Design Portfolio Series » No Comments

Glasgow West Garden Design: Contemporary City Oasis

Landscape DesignWelcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This design is commissioned by Moyra C from Clairmont Gardens near Park Circus in the West end of Glasgow, Scotland. (more…)

Originally posted 2009-10-18 22:01:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Garden Design Portfolio Series » No Comments

Glasgow East: Small Driveway Garden Design in Baillieston

Driveway Designer GlasgowWelcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Matthew Thomson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This design is commissioned by Pamela K in from Baillieston, near to Uddingston in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland.

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Originally posted 2009-10-11 09:11:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Garden Design Portfolio Series » No Comments

Lanarkshire: Tailored Driveway Design in Motherwell

Driveway design MotherwellWelcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

This design is commissioned by Stewart and Karen M of Motherwell in Lanarkshire, Scotland. (more…)

Originally posted 2009-10-09 08:11:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Garden Design Portfolio Series » No Comments

Glasgow South: Mediterranean Garden Design in Newton Mearns

The design was commissioned by Arlene L from the Westacres estate of Newton Mearns in the southside of Glasgow in Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Welcome to another project article in our Garden Design Portfolio Series.  This garden has been designed by Nicky Patterson and will be built by the team of garden designers and landscapers at GardenImprovements.com.

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Originally posted 2009-10-07 09:06:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Fri, December 3 2010 » Garden Design Portfolio Series » No Comments

An Apprentices View: My First Design Built

So after much practise and a couple of knock-backs, I finally had come up with a design that a client felt worthy of having built in their garden…phew!  The customer was Mary G from Busby on the south side of Glasgow, and not only did she like the design she loved it enough to go over budget to get the project going!

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Sun, October 11 2009 » Gardening, Industry Comment » No Comments