The Icing on the Cake!

You know you have satisfied clients when they not only throw a big garden party for friends, family and all involved in the creation of the garden, but they also have a cake made specially ... in the shape of the garden!

I've been very lucky and had some wonderful clients over the years, and for me, seeing and hearing about the pleasure they get from their new garden really is the icing on the cake! This particular project was a real treat, and everyone involved really went the extra mile to produce a fantastic result: a credit to the whole team. The garden owners are caring for it lovingly, so that it is developing to its full potential. It's hard to believe that the garden is less than a year old, as it is already looking very established. I'm happy that the garden fits very comfortably both in the wider setting and with the house, and that it reflects the personalities and tastes of its characterful owners.

As the evening cooled down and the party goers retreated indoors, I got to see how it looks at night time; a side I hadn't been able to see before, despite having designed the lighting scheme. Quite subtle, but very atmospheric.

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Comments

Craig McGibbon August 9, 2012 at 6:56pm

Looks fantastic Rose, especially when illuminated at night
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Phil Voice August 9, 2012 at 7:11pm

Wow Rose

How satisfying is that?!

Your garden looks wonderful:-))
Judi Samuels Garden Design August 10, 2012 at 8:47pm

That's absolutely lovely, brilliant cake for a beautifully designed garden. :-)
Jane Harries August 11, 2012 at 6:34pm

Really lovely Rose. I like the water plants and lighting round the modern summerhouse (?). Great to have a cake!
Felicity Waters August 12, 2012 at 12:24pm

my lord beautiful .....and the construction cost?
Rose Lennard August 14, 2012 at 7:48am

thanks all for your comments!
Villaggio Verde Olive Trees August 19, 2012 at 1:08pm

Hi Rose. This looks wonderful, love the up-lighting.

Did you include an Olive tree in the design? Jas www.villaggioverde.co.uk
Rose Lennard August 20, 2012 at 9:23am

Thanks Jas! No olive trees - they are not reliably hardy round here, sadly!