Lately I have been planning and ordering plants, and laying them out for the client to plant themselves when they have time. This works beautifully, as plant placement can make or break a design. This is the next best thing to having the 'experts' come in and plant for you!
I am totally adaptable at doing whatever best suits your own skills, time, and budget. Flick me an email to discuss what might best suit you. rachel.george@xtra.co.nz
ON THE JOB AT BRACKENRIDGE -WINTER 2008
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| George in a hired bob-cat creating the 'dry river', seen below |
SOME BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS - NORFOLK ESTATE
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| BEFORE: Very stony ground! We had over a kilometre of planting, so got the ground mechanically 'ripped' before planting, to loosen the stones. We then used them as mulch around plants.  This planting at Norfolk Estate is a great example of how successful planting can be when the client is committed to the after-care. We can ensure selection of the right species for the site, proper planting technique, staking, fertilising, mulching (stones in this case) etc, but the client has to do the regular watering, weed control etc to give the plants the best possible start.  |
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| The use of stones at the base of the roadside fence distinguishes this rail fence from others in the area, and most importantly, utilises the naturally occurring local materials. |
BEFORE AND AFTER - UPPER PLAIN
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| BEFORE - an olive tree orchard. |
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| AFTER - out the front |
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| AFTER - out the back |
BEFORE AND AFTER - GREYTOWN
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| DURING - lots of sticky mud |
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| AFTER - just waiting to grow |
All these photos show a selection of my finished designs. I adore working with native trees and landscapes, but equally love planning formal hedges and perennial gardens. I refuse to be pigeon holed into one particular style. The gardens have to reflect the client and the architecture, I am just the catalyst to pull it all together.
