Graceville Project 1
This was a comprehensive project involving a detailed design to complement the existing vegetation. Renovations had caused access issues, which we corrected to make the rest of the job easier. A rainwater tank was installed and is now catching high quality water from the roof. A pond with some edible species and fish was created, two raised beds installed with pathing, landscaping and rainwater harvesting drainage. Edible and ornamental plants filled out the garden to make a relaxing and entertaining space for the client to enjoy. Later on we installed an irrigation system and we continue to maintain the garden.
Mulching palm fronds. The material is used to build up the soil.
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Fixing an access issue by moving a curb and repaving the area.
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Completed paving. Over time the difference in colour will become less noticeable.
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Preparing formwork and reinforcing for the rainwater tank's concrete slab.
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Making concrete for the rainwater tank's slab.
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Pond under construction.
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Finished rainwater tank on concrete slab.
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Leaf eater, first flush diverter and plumbing to rainwater tank.
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Rainwater tank inlet and overflow.
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Garden tap on rainwater tank for filling buckets without using electricity.
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Compacting roadbase for paths.
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Completed path edging, gravel to come.
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Gravel paths complete.
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French drain under construction for removing excess rainwater from the patio and hydrating the garden.
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Concreting gaps between the re-arranged curbing.
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Rock garden edging.
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Pond planted out and developing its ecosystem.
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Path network leading up to raised bed.
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Cherry tomatoes on the vine.
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Corn and cucumbers in a raised bed.
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Tomatoes galore.
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Clothes line area lined with herbs.
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Some ornamental planting was included.
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Pond maturing.
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Second french drain under construction to take excess storm water off the patio during heavy rains. We use on-site, salvaged and sustainable materials where possible.
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Frog spawn in the pond. The client reports that the garden is like a party during the night as the wildlife enjoys the habitat.
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Automatic Irrigation system added to rainwater tank with pump.
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Irrigation pipe leading into a raised bed.
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Big egg plant ready for harvest.
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Before/after comparison 1
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Before/after comparison 2
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Before/after comparison 3
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Before/after comparison 4
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