Formal Linear Garden Increases Curb Appeal

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Oct 29, 2020

Formal Linear Garden Increases Curb Appeal

native flowers hydrangea stratford ontario Formal garden Linear style Pondless stream Curb appeal; Postage stamp garden Permacon Melville Pavers Project Year: 2008
Location: Stratford, Ontario

A linear, formal garden resplendent with plants and flowers, many native, wraps around the century home’s front porch. A wide pathway composed with Permacon Melville pavers enhances the grand front entrance.

The small back yard now has a serene, pondless stream surrounded by natural stone. A small, lush corner garden includes a flagstone path.

This project included the following elements:

Formal garden
Linear style
Pondless stream
Enhanced curb appeal
Postage stamp garden
Permacon Melville pavers
Designed by Jane Eligh-Feryn

Formal garden
Linear style
Pondless stream

Enhanced curb appeal
Postage stamp garden
Flagstone stepping stones

Permacon Melville pavers
Designed by Jane Eligh-Feryn

native flowers hydrangea stratford ontario Formal garden Linear style Pondless stream Curb appeal; Postage stamp garden Permacon Melville Pavers

Stone Walkway & Raised Flowerbeds Increase Curb Appeal

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jul 2, 2020

Stone Walkway & Raised Flower Beds Increase Curb Appeal

curb appeal raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs Project Year:
Budget Range: $
Location: Stratford, Ontario

Our client wanted to improve the curb appeal of their corner property. But because corner lots are generally exposed to neighbourhood traffic on two sides, they also wanted to add beautiful and effective privacy measures.

The goal was to create a backyard oasis including a sitting space whose privacy could be achieved without having to use a solid fence line. The client also wanted to experience the soothing sounds of a waterfall without the maintenance of a pond.

We added a raised flower bed with armour stone retaining wall with a stepping stone walkway alongside and a variety of trees, shrubs and plants to soften the overall appearance.

The new raised stone patio surrounds the home and adds more seating space that’s made private using sections of fence panels and shrubs along the side of the property. And the oasis was completed with a gurgling, pondless waterfall that can be heard from the patio.

The home’s appearance has been improved on all sides, but the view from the street has now been obscured, significantly increasing privacy and enjoyment of the homeowner’s backyard.

This project included the following elements:

Celtik Wall (Permacon)
Rosebel Slabs (Permacon)
Pondless waterfall
Armour stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio
Privacy for corner lot
Waterfall
Stepping stones

Celtik Wall (Permacon)
Rosebel slabs (Permacon)
Pondless waterfall

Armour Stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio

Privacy for corner lot
Waterfall
Stepping stones

curb appeal raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs

raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs

Adding Audio & Visual Interest with a Pondless Stream

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jun 27, 2020

Adding Audio & Visual Interest with a Pondless Stream

Pondless waterfall, natural stone and garden Installation Project Year: 2016
Budget Range: $10,000-$15,000
Location: Stratford, Ontario

Our customer wanted to add a small garden near their garden shed to reduce lawn maintenance and increase visual interest along their back fence line.

We incorporated a low-maintenance water feature – a pondless stream comprised of natural stone – to add soothing sound and enhance visual interest.

The long, curved garden includes small trees (Sumac and False Cypress), low shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials (Coral Bells), and is partially bordered by natural armour stone to compliment the water feature.

This project included the following elements:

Pondless stream
Armour stone
Perennial Garden
Native Plants
Low Shrubs
Perennials
Small Trees
Natural Stone

Pondless stream
Armour stone
Perennial Garden

Native Plants
Low Shrubs
Perennials

Small Trees
Natural Stone

Pondless waterfall and garden Installation

Retaining Walls & Flower Beds

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | May 29, 2020

Retaining Walls & Flower Beds

Raised flower bed with brick retaining wall

Project Year: 2018
Budget Range: < $10,000
Location: Stratford, Ontario

Our client wanted to improve curb appeal at the front of their home and create a few focal points in the backyard. It was also critical that the new landscaping features be easy to maintain, as the homeowner has mobility issues.

We added raised flower beds with Navascape wallstone retaining walls that complimented the home’s exterior. We installed an additional flower bed around the backyard shed and created a focal point with a tree and additional small flower bed.

Raised flower bed with Navascape wallstone retaining wall

Plain backyard needs landscaping and colour

Backyard flower bed with a mix of perennial and annual plants

Backyard shed needs flower bed and colour

Raised flower bed with Navascape wallstone

Historic Bell Tower Moved to Museum

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Sep 30, 2019

Museum New Home of Historic Bell Tower

Recently, we were honoured to participate in the re-establishment of a beautiful and historical bell tower at the Stratford-Perth Museum. This bell originally adorned the Stratford Post Office (currently the site of Memorial Park, adjacent to Pazzo) from 1884 until 1960, when the entire building was deemed “surplus”.

Since then, the 996-pound bell has been in the museum’s possession, moving with them during each and every relocation. This year John Kastner, the museum’s General Manager harnessed the support of several local businesses, to restore the bell and build it a beautiful new home, just outside of the museum’s main entrance, on the east side of the building.

Thanks to John and all of the businesses involved, the bell now can be viewed by the public in its new surroundings which blend seamlessly into the Museum’s existing landscape and exterior decor.