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After an initial site survey of the garden in Clonsilla, Dublin and meeting with the client I came up with the following brief:

Considerations before Designing  a Garden Let me introduce myself. My name is Kevin Baumann, I have been designing & landscaping gardens for the past  22 years. When a client contacts me I encourage him or her to give as much information before my initial site visit. The more information a client can give me the sooner I can deliver the …

After site survey and discussion with the client to understand requirements, expectations and budget we came up with the following brief

This landscaping contract was situated in the hills of Glencree, Co Wicklow. The client had a large sloping field adjacent to the house, there was also an Eco flow sewage tank at the base of the slop that needed disguising. The client had many years in business and always wanted his own Sheebeen to relax or entertain in, he also …

On our first visit this courtyard consisted of Indian sandstone patio surrounded by low granite walls. The walls were too low and  gave no privacy from passing pedestrians. There were no beds in the garden which gave a cold atmosphere. The existing side gate was rotten and needed replacing. The aspect was Northerly  so the garden was shaded and received …