Juniper Landscapes are a modern and innovative landscape construction and design company based in Glasgow, Scotland. We can handle all of your landscape gardener requirements, from general maintenance work to full garden design. Client involvement and satisfaction as well as honest advice in each stage of a project are paramount to our approach and philosophy.
Blending timber with stone looks great in a garden and a deck can be a good way to achieve this. Decking available in various softwoods and hardwoods are easy to maintain and are only required to be cleaned and re-oiled once a year. The hardwoods have the advantage of being extremely durable and less slippery in wet and frosty conditions. There is also a grip deck available on the market consisting of a blend of resin, fillers and hard wearing anti-slip aggregates. Matching railings and balustrades or even toughened glass surrounds can give your deck a cool contemporary look.
Buying good quality lawn turf and careful preparation is key to ensure a perfect lawn is achieved. We commonly have to deal with 'clay' soils when working in a garden. The soil structure is such that drainage will not be effective, resulting in a wet, slippery lawn. In dry summer months the soil may crack and be very hard. When faced with this problem attention is given to improving the existing soil structure. This can be achieved by inserting a drainage system into the lawn and covering the whole area with a suitable top soil, ash or turning sand to a depth of at least 50mm.
Walling can become a focal point of your garden design. Even if rendered to give a contemporary finish or built using a reclaimed brick, a wall will outline a view, leading your eye to different parts of the garden. Reclaimed bricks are bricks that are rescued from old buildings and cleaned up. Their edges are typically worn and irregular and they may have remnants of mortar due to their original use. Many will have fine creases, characteristic folds and variations in colour that typify old brickwork.
We recommend the use of Natural Stone for your paving. Available in many colours and shades, Indian Sandstone is hard wearing and easy to maintain. Amongst the unique qualities inherent in natural stone are the subtle colour variations within a single stone, from one stone to another and the differing riven profiles. Natural sandstone setts are available in various shades and sizes. Setts are used to make an impressive random paved area with loads of character, or to add interest by edging or infilling a larger paved area.
Water brings an added dimension to a garden. It brings reflections, sparkle and with the use of a fountain, musical sounds. There are many options available when deciding on a water feature. You can pick from: formal or natural, traditional or modern; choose from open ponds or enclosed water features. There is something available to suit every style and size of garden.
At Juniper Landscapes we work closely to ascertain and create an innovative and functional outside space. It may be helpful to treat your garden as you would a new kitchen or bathroom. Indeed, many consider their gardens to be 'an extra room' or an extension of their house. We are happy to discuss breaking up projects into phases there by prioritising certain aspects of the design. This allows payment to be spread over a longer period and is often a good way to approach a large garden.
Garden lighting adds a different perspective to a garden, extending the day is just part of it. Properly placed lights can dramatise trees, highlight your favourite shrubs, fountains and flower beds. Illuminated steps, paths and driveways will prevent after dark accidents. Importantly, lighting is positioned to create shadow as well as light, silhouettes are achieved with back lighting. Night lighting your landscape offers a creative way to showcase your home and property after dark. Lighting plans are available on request.
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