South West Contemporary Landscapes

Interesting Landscape Gardening Trends

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:27:00 +0000

Reading up on some recent posts on landscaping websites I found some predictions on up and coming popular trends and I wanted to mention a couple of ones that struck me as interesting.

1. Formal Lawns - A tidy traditional garden that signals the time for garden owners to get their mowers out on sunny afternoons.

2. Vegetables - A popular and necessary addition to a 70s garden but they went through a stage of being viewed as a little old fashioned. Revival is at hand and young couples are likely to start embracing self-sufficiency soon enough!

3. Recycling - Now is the time to start thinking about giving back to the environment. With the 'charge as you throw' culture slowly creeping in we're likely to find new and innovative gadgets to improve the environment

4. Furniture - On the furniture front, traditional canvas seaside deckchairs will takeover from expensive hardwood and if you are able to master putting one up it will make for a very enjoyable sleepy afternoon.

Landscaping Tips For Gardens in London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:59:00 +0000

There are unlimited different styles of gardens to choose from when creating for our own spaces. We can chose from some of the main categories and add our own special touch so we have a statement of our own style. After all we garden for enjoyment and beauty and should not be afraid to stray from theory and rigid thoughts. The small list below is a beginning point only and hopefully will lead you to search for more specific styles or your own form of gardening. The architectural style of our homes and natural conditions of our land should always be considered in our design process. The areas we work in are well worth considering as outside rooms or an extension of the home. If screened from one another or blended well we may wish to create completely different themes in various areas.

The Chinese garden has been around for quite some time and was the first to have a major influence on the Japanese gardeners. Although there are many similarities, they both have their own distinct characteristics. The Chinese garden is not essentially of horticultural interest with a profusion of plants growing in wild abandon. To evoke the beauties of natural scenery on an intimate scale is the aim of the Chinese gardener. Rocks and flowing water are manipulated so that images of great mountains and rivers are conjured up within a limited area. Often there are bizarre plant forms shaped with evergreen material. Mossy steps, meandering paths, and cobbled paving is popular.

Cottage Gardens - Usually the flower borders of these gardens are densely planted with perennials, and annuals that are not only attractive in the garden but many are well suited to be cut andbrought indoors for arrangements. This style of garden is very often informal in nature with a strong sense that the plant material should be thought of in companionships that fit the idea of survival of the fittest. Color in this garden can be approached by a variety of means as not only the pleasing colors next to each other on the color wheel but with some bold splashes of contradicting colors as well. Rustic wood arbors, gates, fences and seats are very often included in special areas. Climbing plants such as wisteria, roses, clematis, and honeysuckle are used quite a bit. Bird baths in various forms and birdhouses of various types are popular additions. Pathways are important elements and one form is to use flagstone interplanted with Wooly thyme or Corsican mint. Usually some free-form lawn shapes are added for interest and barefoot walks.

Turfing Gardens for Pleasure

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:48:00 +0000

There is little more can be said about a man wanting to have the best garden in the street for his family. I am one of those people. I love creating these wonders for people as well. It seems no mean feat that throughout the ages many men have sought to steal turf from the Scottish moors in order to lay their paltry gardens. Nowadays, of course, turfing and other such garden luxuries are available from the local garden store.

Being an experienced Londoner as well as a landscaping expert I don't have to worry about the resources and skills required to getting the job done. I see a lot of places that are lacklustre and in desperate need of some attention; my attention - lol. Anyway, I'm off to walk the dog. Laters!

Water Features London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:09:00 +0000

I'm sure you've seen them on TV, undoubtedly you have,
because you want one. There are huge, complex water features, or
waterfalls, with high-cost water fountains and installed by
highly skilled garden landscape designers. Do you want a water
feature of your own, but find they are rather daunting? Do you
want a waterfall or a small water feature, which makes low
gurgling noises to soothe your frayed nerves after a hard day at
work? Then you need to contact Southwest Contemporary Landscapes
now. We are professional, low cost quality garden designers and
builders, perfect for the installation of your water features in
London.

True, that there is nothing quite like a water feature to
transform your dull and lifeless garden. Whether it's a dramatic
waterfall or a quiet little pond, water certainly works its magic
on any garden. They can provide a focal point or a simple
relaxation item to soothe the soul. All water features are
perfect at masking out that dreadful traffic noise, which is
constant whilst you are sitting in your back garden. They create
soothing, trickling music to drown out all those noises and
deafening children, which you would rather not listen to on your
weekend off.

Landscapers South West London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:09:00 +0000

Have you been searching of a way to transform your small or
large backyard into a little piece of heaven? Then welcome and
search no more, to Southwest Contemporary Landscapes. We are
professional landscapers situated in SouthWest London and have
eight years of experience in residential and commercial garden
maintenance. Mr Simon Reed heads a professional and qualified
network of landscape gardeners who are part of a competent
maintenance team.

We offer a design and build service, and as our company is a
small one, we can offer each individual client our full due care
and attention. We can give you the inspiration of making your
dream garden come to fruition. We specialize in modern, clean and
low maintenance gardens, but alternatively can build more
traditional designs if you have an idea of your own. We will
always happily build it for you.

Our landscapers will gladly work together with you the client,
listen and plan together. We will take on board the consideration
for all colours and plant types specified by the client. We will
also ensure an affordable maintenance plan to keep your garden
looking good all year round. Ultimately we will transform your
garden into perfect a space of tranquility.

Landscape Gardeners London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:08:00 +0000

Welcome to Southwest Contemporary Landscapes. We are an
experienced company specialising in providing experienced
landscape gardeners based in the regions of south west London. We
have eight years experience behind our company in all sorts of
gardening work. We are indeed a small company and concentrate our
time and dedication to the individual customer. We have been
designing and building gardens for people in the boroughs of
south west London since our company originated eight years
ago.

We specialize in meeting the requirements of all our
customers. Our work is based around low maintenance, clean and
modern looks, but our professional landscape gardeners can carry
out any traditional design requested by our customers. Clients
will receive our full care and attention from start to end, as
the owner and manager Mr Simon Reed will be on-site throughout the
work undertaken.

At Southwest Contemporary Landscapes we are passionate about
our reputation and work hard to maintain our credibility. Our
service will work fast and professionally, but by no means
decrease the satisfaction of our clients.

You can contact South West Contemporary Landscapes via post,
telephone or email. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any
queries or questions you may have concerning any of the services
we offer.

Garden Turfing London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:07:00 +0000

Have you been searching endlessly for the best deal in garden
turfing? Then all your worries are over. Welcome to Southwest
Contemporary Landscapes, a southwest based company with over
eight years of experience. We specialize in low maintenance,
clean and modern designs, in garden turfing in areas of London,
but can of course carry out any traditional style and design
required.

We are proud of our reputation for professional lawn laying,
care, maintenance and supply services. We can provide all garden
varieties with an inclusive range of the highest quality turf,
grass, sod, and lawn garden services. From the leveling off of
your garden, through providing top-soil and soil nourishment for
the lawn to thrive, to the actual laying of your new, desired
lawn, you can have our guarantee that the results will create
superb customer satisfaction, and be exactly what you are looking
for. We have an excellent team who will do your garden turfing
here in London.

The perfect green lawn has been a much envied centerpiece in
the English garden for many generations. Besides the formal look
and feel the lawn has come to offer people in their garden, they
actually play a very valuable part in the design of many gardens
today. Lawns, which are cared for, can create a significant
contrast to any garden, not only in terms of variety and colour,
but also in height and space. They also provide children with a
safe, soft playing area.

Garden Paving London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:06:00 +0000

We are a professional landscape garden company who can
construct high quality patios, fencing and walling, lawn laying,
water features, planting, pergolas, soil conditioning, land
clearance and garden paving in the areas of London.

The best gardens invariably strike a happy balance between
walling, paving and planting. We always recommend that a
considerable amount of time is spent carefully considering your
garden paving. We believe that your paving will not only create
an attractive area to sit out and enjoy different leisure
activities, but will also be an area for you to show off and make
the rest of your garden sparkle with beauty. No longer are the
days present when the only choice available for brightening up
your garden was grey, square concrete flagstones. We are always
more than happy to sit down and discuss methods of blending and
contrasting paving with home or garden styles. As well as offer
our experience and knowledge. We can create a traditional look in
a wide range of brick and paving stone, or alternatively a more
modern design in decorative paving stones, which come in a
variety of colours, shapes and textures to capture the perfect
look you desire.

You can create your design either on your own or with our
professional help and expertise. There is no need to stick to
just one design, why not try a combination of traditional and
modern designs? Introducing contrasting paving stones certainly
complement any garden to create something special. Still not decided
who to choose for garden paving (London)? Come to us.

Garden Lighting London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:06:00 +0000

With over eight years of experience, Southwest Contemporary
Landscapes, holds not only the experience but the qualifications
in garden landscaping and building in the areas of London. Some
of the main services we provide are: garden design, garden
paving, garden decking, fencing, lawn turfing, garden irrigation
systems, planting, general garden maintenance, water features,
brickwork, wall rendering, garden shed construction, garden
trellis installation and garden lighting in all south west areas
of London.

Garden lighting is an absolute must if you are considering
enhancing a room in your house. The warmth and beauty, which
garden lightning can create, can only be fully appreciated if the
lighting is fixed properly and designed correctly. Southwest
Contemporary Landscapes will carry out your lighting fixtures,
not only correctly, but with passion, expertise and
knowledge.

Horticultural knowledge is a must, as plant knowledge is vital
when considering adding lighting to your garden. Knowing how a
tree or shrub will mature, if you are going to illuminate it, is
very important. Selecting the perfect varieties of plants and
foliage and knowing which ones will benefit the most from
lighting, is one of our specialities.

Designs are tailored to suit the individual customer, and as
our small company concentrates on the individual, you can
guarantee that customer satisfaction will be very high.

Garden Irrigation London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:05:00 +0000

Southwest Contemporary Landscapes are market leaders in garden
design, installation and support of automatic irrigation systems.
Our client list consists of all types and sizes, from a small and
modest garden sprinkler, to large scale professional irrigation
system.

We think that careful and professional planning is the key
factor in reliable, and effective garden irrigation. Southwest
Contemporary Landscapes are highly qualified team players, with
over eight years of experience under our belts. We use only the
latest technology to create the perfect outcome for our clients.
We use latest computer aided design techniques, to ensure
precision with every inch of our work. Only high quality
components are used and any environmental impact is assessed
accordingly.

Installation is carried out fast and efficiently with no
deterioration in quality and customer satisfaction. Mr Simon Reed
is on-site throughout the garden irrigation (London only), to ensure management
oversees the consistency and quality of work. Once again the
latest technology is always used to minimise disruption and
damage to any areas of the garden.

At Southwest Contemporary Landscapes we are passionate and
proud of our reputation, and work consistently, with a friendly
service, in order to maintain and uphold our reputation.

Garden Fencing London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:04:00 +0000

Does searching for a garden landscape company drive you
insane? Especially when there are so many to choose from on the
internet nowadays. Southwest Contemporary Landscapes is a quality
garden designer and builder in London. We offer a full range of
high quality, professional garden services, including garden
design, garden paving, garden decking, lawn turfing, garden
lighting, garden irrigation systems, planting, general garden
maintenance, water features, brickwork, wall rendering, garden
shed construction, garden trellis installation and garden fencing
in all areas of London.

If you are unsure of the particular type of fencing you would
like, then we would more than happy to sit down and discuss the
multitude of designs, which would complement your garden. We can
install all types of garden fencing, from basic and simple panel
fencing to more decorative fencing and trellising.

I'm sure you have driven past, or seen in other people's
gardens some stunning arrays of garden fencing, and thought I
wish that my garden looked like that. Well stop pondering and
give us a call. Whatever the reason for your wish of garden
fencing, whether it is for privacy, to prevent pets or children
roaming free, to mark a boundary or simply create that envious
fencing in your garden to all your local neighbours, then we can
create them.

Garden Design London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:57:00 +0000

Welcome to Southwest Contemporary Landscapes, a professional,
fast and reliable quality garden designer and builder in London.
We offer a completely personalised garden design service. As our
company is a small one we offer each customer the complete
attention that they deserve. Whether you have just moved house
and have a brand new garden, and haven't got a clue where to
start, or you simply want to improve and uplift an established
garden, no job is too big for us. We can produce the perfect
garden design to suite you, as we will listen, discuss and offer
expertise and advice. We will take into consideration your
lifestyle, needs and garden maintenance capabilities.

To get the process up and running, we will start with a
consultation visit to your garden, to discuss your ideas and
requirements, and take down the basic measurements and dimensions
of your garden design. It is at this point in time
that we will discuss with you exactly and specifically what you want out of your
garden design. London is a wonderful city and so whether it is a full redesign,
or simply part of your garden improved we will make it work for you.
We will also advise you on the types of materials you will need to maintain the
splendour of your garden within your budget and capability.

Garden Decking London

noreply@blogger.com (searchfirst) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:56:00 +0000

Have you been endlessly searching websites, trying to locate a
professional landscape company that offers all the services you
require? Then stop your search now and welcome to Southwest
Contemporary Landscapes. If you are looking for particular
services (such as garden decking in London), then I am positive that we can
cater for them. Here are some of the main services we provide: garden design,
garden paving, garden decking, fencing, lawn turfing, garden lighting,
garden irrigation systems, planting, general garden maintenance,
water features, brickwork, wall rendering, garden shed
construction, garden trellis installation.

If you are thinking about a timber pergola or perhaps some
decking to go with a pond, then we can meet all your needs. Some
pergola kits come with extensive installation instructions and
special fixings. So why not cut out all the hassle of attempting
to build it yourself and hire a garden decking professional
company in London.

We are a small company, which means we can dedicate all of our
competent maintenance and services to our exclusive customers. We
pride our selves upon our reputation and customer testimonials.
All the work undertaken will ensure care, quality and above all
satisfaction. At Southwest Contemporary Landscapes we are
fanatical about the presentation of our work and we ensure a
fast, friendly service, which above everything adds a
professional finish to your unique and wonderful garden.