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White of Witchampton - Gardening Examples
This page is an ongoing diary of the work we have recently completed. It helps you get an idea of the kinds of work we do, but whatever gardening or landscaping job you have in mind contact us for a chat or a quote.
Paving Project in Gussage, East Dorset
This is another job for a local customer, for whom we have worked over many years extending and planting the garden. The large paved area behind the house had deteriorated and needed replacement. The chosen material was a tumbled natural lime stone to be laid in a semi-random pattern.
The first picture shows the clearance of the old paving and preparation for the new. The second shows the new paving laid but not yet pointed.
Courtyard Garden in Winterslow, Wiltshire
This project was the creation of a courtyard garden in the area created between the end of a charming old country cottage and a new timber framed outbuilding.
The natural sandstone paving was laid, as can be seen, at varying angles for visual interest; this complemented by a path and contrasting areas of reclaimed Belgium brick. In this photograph Garry is pointing and Zak is laying the brick path.
The other image shows a small section of the pointed paving.
Paving and steps - Shaftesbury, Dorset
An unusual project, this paved area and flight of steps involved laying bespoke, custom made, paving slabs and step modules where the treads and risers are cast as one. The paving slabs are much thicker than usual, vary very slightly in dimension and demand great care and skill in laying to achieve the result shown in the photographs.
Because the risers are integral with the step treads the positioning of each module has to be precise.
Pointing by hand and forcing a strong mortar mix into the gaps finishes off the appearance and guarantees a long, stable, surface.
The customer, a garden designer who also specified the paving material, was very satisfied with the finished result.
Planting in Tarrant Gunville, Dorset
The photograph shows a just completed local planting job in Tarrant Gunville.
We planted shrubs around this elegant summer house some years ago and were recently asked to return and extend the planting. The plants used, evergreen and deciduous, are a mixture of specimen and large sizes and are mulched with composted pine bark. The planting density is correct for the plant species used and allows for the normal increase in size that occurs with growth. Our customer is "delighted" and "can't wait for the warm weather that will bring the leaves and flowers fully out."
New Borders for property development in Puddletown, Dorset
We were asked by a developer to plant the front borders of a new building site in Puddletown. The work was completed at short notice in time for Easter.
The photograph shows one of the smaller borders with herbaceous plants, topiary and climber, all mulched with pea shingle for moisture retention and weed suppression. The planting scheme had an overall "cottage" theme which was in keeping with the village location. The planting for each property included Box topiary, Wisteria and Clematis on the walls with choice complementary planting. The developer and all those who saw the final result were pleased and impressed.
Beautiful Garden Makeover in Studland, Dorset
We finished a garden in Studland in which we installed a large deck using a composite non-slip decking board. A 5metre x 3metre pond, with integral gravel bed filtration, is embraced by the curved edge of the deck. The project included planting front and back and the whole carried out to a high standard. The photograph shows the deck after washing down and part of the pond with associated planting.
Customer Comments
Many thanks for another wonderful piece of work! Very best wishes Peter & Karen After completion of a project about 10 years after we carried out original work
Hello Debbie! Please find enclosed our cheque in settlement of your invoice. We would like to thank you, Garry & Zak for transforming our front garden into something really special and pleasing. We could not have asked for more, - advice given, attention to detail, materials used and quality of work -exemplary! With all our very best wishes. John & Geneve ps and a great big thank you for your efforts and trouble in saving our special trees! John & Geneve From letter
We would like to thank you and all of your team for the excellent work that you have done in creating our garden out of what was nothing more than rough pasture. We have been impressed by your vision, knowledge and flexibility, and by the hard work and friendly manner of all of you people. We would have no hesitation in recommending your services. Anon Extract from recent letter
Dear Debbie, Just to say how delighted we both are with the garden and to enclose our cheque in payment of your invoice. Please pass on our thanks to Garry and the boys. They nwere great. We shall look forward to seeing you in the spring. Thank you again and kind regards Wendy & Brian Letter with cheque
We are sure you will be glad to know that we are absolutely delighted with the results of all your hard work and it has been much admired by all our friends and neighbours who have seen it. The quality of workmanship, planting scheme and attention to detail is truly excellent. Mrs M. N of Shaftesbury An extract from a letter
Many thanks for such a good job so far! Mr M. of Somerley An extract from a letter
Many thanks Debbie, we're absolutely thrilled with the finished effect - so much better than we ever expected. We're still giving thought to the other side at the moment but will get back to you one way or the other. Kind regards Terrie Note with payment
Dear Debbie, Please find enclosed a cheque for the work on our front garden. We are amazed at how much the garden has opened up the front of the property. Thank Garry and the boys for us please. Andy Letter with cheque
We thank you and your team for providing such a pleasing design and an excellent service. Mr D.R of Merley An extract from a letter from Mr D.R
Fantastic, fantastic … Mr G of Warminster An extract from a letter - commenting on a deck
Please find cheque enclosed for the balance. Thank you and all your guys for a lovely job carried out in pretty appalling weather. Jean & Terry Jean & Terry Letter with cheque
Dear Debbie, Very many thanks for all your hard work + creative input for the garden - people who saw it a year ago are truly amazed! I have about 1/3 of the planting to do now, but it's bursting with ??? and I'm thrilled with it. Many, many thanks to you and all 'The Team' love Rosemary Rosemary From a letter
Dear Debbie, We look at the garden each day with joy, it is simply wonderful, thank you so much. We also now have 6 species (acceptable not pigeons or magpies) of birds who also like it! Please thank again the boys for their work, good humour and expertise. Hope to see you again, with warmest regards Anon Follow-up thank you letter
… … … We are really pleased with all you have done. Having had a lot of work done by various contractors - we were particularly impressed with how efficient and tidy Garry was throughout. We have not yet decided about the greenhouse area - but will let you know when we have. Thanks Marianne and Paul (We were subsequently asked to carry out the greenhouse area work) Marianne and Paul Extract from a letter
We would just like to say that we were very pleased with the final result and hope that the garden will continue to look as marvellous in the future as it does now. Mr & Mrs B of Corfe Mullen An extract from a letter
I just wanted to say how delighted we are with how the garden has turned out, we always knew you would do a good job, but it really has exceeded all our expectations! It's a real joy to sit out there in the evenings, or potter round checking on all the plants to see how they're doing - thank you. Mrs B of Broadstone An extract from a letter
Dear Debbie, Many thanks for your advice and help. We are delighted with the design and execution of the work on our pond. At least one frog is also happy having blessed us with frog spawn! Best wishes Eric & Margaret Job well done.Site cleaned very efficiently, many thanks. Anon Note with payment
Thank you for your quotation for a pond, rockery and waterfall at H..., also for the prompt response. I am very impressed with the extremely professional manner of your presentation. I am sure the quality of your work is likewise. Mr L. S of Wareham An extract from a letter
We are delighted with the quality of the work and the materials you recommended. Please pass on our thanks to Gary, Craig, Keith and Colin, who were always hard working, efficient and cheerful - even in the rain! Their skills will be long remembered as we enjoy the garden in years to come. I only hope my planting will do justice to the quality of your work. Our thanks and best wishes to you all. Anon Extract from letter to Debbie White
Dear Debbie, As it's a year now since I first contacted you about re-designing my garden, I wanted you to know how much pleasure it's given my this year. I really feel that the garden is now an extension of my house and the French windows are almost permanently open. Having seen the plants in all seasons now I really appreciate the wisdom in your choice of plants and their positions. Thank you so much. Please call in if you have the opportunity as I'd love you to see it a year on. Weekends are probably the easiest or early evenings while it's still light. All the best, Yours very gratefully, Ruth
Well done - a first class job - on time - and TIDY! - congratulations." Mr M of Wiltshire Note with cheque
Many thanks indeed for fitting our 'phase2' in so quickly - we're now ready for the spring and summer!! We're really pleased with the end result, complementing 'phase 1' so well - the whole garden gives us so much enjoyment from all angles and floors. The team, as before, worked hard in difficult conditions and have made a fantastic job - it's much appreciated. Anon Extract from a letter with cheque
Just to say a big thank you for our lovely garden and also to thank you for the support you have given us as we have been learning how to ensure it stays looking as good as you left it. All best wishes Jan & Lewis Jan & Lewis Thank you note
Can we take this opportunity to thank you for being so professional, and flexible, in the way in which you carried out the work. It was a pleasure to have you all and the standard of your work is exceptional. We would also like to compliment you on the way you cleaned up each evening and the care taken not to disturb or damage any of the rest of the property. Mrs C. B of Salisbury An extract from a letter
