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Jude’s planting interest is a shift away from predictable native planting, towards plants such as ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials, while still incorporating some native flora. Jude believes in the power of a restrained plant palette and mass planting to create a bold impact, which is complementary to contemporary architecture.
Incorporating water in the form of ponds, streams, swimming pools, waterfalls or sculptures is an integral part of bringing a garden to life with movement - letting it fall, run or gather in a pond. The use of water such as waterfalls is a clever way to mask unwanted noise.
Furniture and use of planters is an important part of not only the functionality of a garden space but also the visual aspect. Therefore, needs to be carefully selected or created for the individual garden. It can become a crucial link between the indoor and outdoor space.
Well designed and detailed decking enables for a functional floating surface over water, enclosed by planting or cantilevered to become a viewing platform.
Strategically placed lighting to highlight key features such as trees, paths and sculptures extend the usability of the garden into the evening.
Japanese Garden Landscape Design:
Tsuboniwa in Japanese is a garden in a small or enclosed area. The essence of Japanese garden design is not to over crowd but careful arrangement of items to suggest a relationship that is slowly discovered. Simple handmade water basins and carefully selected rocks and plant species is used to link the garden to the house.
Alpine Landscape Design:
within a residential context the use of ornamental grasses and hardy perennials are suited due to their seasonal nature, being dormant over the winter months, and being secure underground or cut back allows them to emerge in spring, un effected by the winter alpine conditions.
Acre Landscape Designs:
whether it be a 2-acre landscape design or a 10-acre, it is important for the landscape design to incorporate the greater surrounds into the residential confides and provide an overall vision. Points of interest and destinations are vital in providing a connection between the residents and their enjoyment of the land and property.