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

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

Intricate Labyrinth, Stone Walkway, and Water Feature

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Aug 23, 2019

Intricate Labyrinth, Stone Walkway & Patio

Stone labyrinth, patio, and walkway by A Touch of Dutch Stratford

Project Year: 2016
Budget Range: $70,000+
Location: Stratford, Ontario

This large, unique project was completed in the fall of 2016 and included a detailed stone labyrinth, interlocking brick walkway and patio, a calming pondless stream, and a wide array of native perennials.

This project included the following elements:

Labyrinth
Stone Walkway
Pondless stream
Armour Stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio
Native plants
Trafalgar Pavers (Permacon)
Rosemount Pavers (Permacon)

Labyrinth
Stone Walkway
Pondless stream

Armour Stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio

Native plants
Trafalgar Pavers (Permacon)
Rosemount Pavers (Permacon)

Perennial gardens with interlocking brick walkway by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Armour stone creates terraced flower beds

Natural stone pathway and shade-tolerant native plants in perennial garden

Pondless stream with natural stone and stone garden pathway by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Natural stone pondless stream by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Interlocking brick walkway by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Terraced flower beds by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Interlocking brick path leading through perennial beds to garden shed

Terraced armour stone flower beds by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Pondless stream by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Terraced flower bed and raised stone patio by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Pondless stream and raised stone patio by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Pondless stream using natural river rock by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Sitting area beside Stone Labyrinth by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Stone Labyrinth by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping

Adding Low-Maintenance, Colourful Gardens Around Pool

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jul 24, 2019

Adding Low-Maintenance, Colourful Gardens Around Pool

Adding a low-maintenance but colourful garden to pool area Project Year: 2012
Budget Range: < $5,000
Location: Stratford, Ontario

Our client wanted to add lots of colour to pool area. However they also wanted low-maintenance landscaping.

As such, we added added large, natural stone (supplied by the customer). In addition we planted lots of perennials in different sizes and shapes and with different peak blooming times so that there are different items of visual interest at different times throughout the season.

Perennials used include ornamental grasses, Coral Bells (Heuchera), and Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera).

Adding a low-maintenance but colourful garden to pool area

Adding Privacy & Visual Interest to Corner Lot

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jun 10, 2019

Adding Privacy to a Corner Lot Backyard Oasis

Raised flower bed with perennial flowers, shrubs and trees Project Year: 2018
Budget Range: $50,000+
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: