Whether you have a blank canvas from a new house build or you have moved into a new house or apartment with outside space and want to develop it, then I can help you to do so.
Working with you to find out what your ideas and goals are for your garden we can create a usable space that is manageable and works for you and your life situation.
Finding a garden style that works for your space is important, whether it is a small garden, located on a steep hill or you only have space for window boxes and planters on a terrace or balcony, it’s possible to create a green space for flowers, herbs or bigger trees and shrubs.
Garden design and planting do not have to mean a formal garden, complying with strict rules and geometric shapes. An informal style, often developed over time or from a focal point or a previous owner’s own design, can give rise to a beautiful natural garden, where wildlife can thrive and a family can relax. A garden can evolve year after year, even in a slightly haphazard way, but still bring joy, color, and purpose to the owner.
If you are looking to add a vegetable garden or maybe a flower border to your existing garden then I can advise on a suitable location and create the basic structure for you as well as plant it up ready to produce food and flowers. The growing season is short in the Alps and varies a lot, even within the distance of say Servoz to Chamonix, where you can get upto a month longer season for vegetables to grow. Good, easy advice to follow, if you are setting out and do not know what to grow, is really important to ensure you make the most of the time with suitable crops for good return.
I work with a landscaping company based in the Chamonix Valley that can provide hard landscaping for a new garden design. I provide the concept alongside them with drawings and design ideas. I will discuss planting options with you, draw up plant lists, arrange a devis for the cost of the plants with my supplier, and coordinate delivery, unloading, and all the planting.
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