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Buying & Commissioning Sculpture

Buying & Commissioning Sculpture

Many galleries will have existing sculptures you may consider for purchase. However, some people choose to commission works to specified sizes and appearances to complement the environment where the work will be ultimately located. If you choose this path, the time it takes to have the work produced varies greatly. It depends on the artist, […]

Sculpture in the Landscape

Sculpture in the Landscape

From the time man began to walk the earth, he made sculptures to place in his landscapes. These were part of everyday life capturing the beliefs and culture of whatever civilization he was a member of. Today we have an invaluable legacy of sculptures reaching back to antiquity spread across many continents. As well as […]

Lighting Garden Sculpture

Lighting Garden Sculpture

Sculpture and other architectural structures give the lighting designer the opportunity to work with materials that, given the right treatment, can produce dramatic and stunning night time effects. Sculptures typically serve as a vocal point and as such will generally require a greater light level than the other elements in the garden. As always there […]

Lighting a High Country Home

Lighting a High Country Home

Extreme conditions demand a quality solution. So when the owners of this stunning high country estate looked to highlight the outside of their magnificent brick clad home, the choice of light fixtures was simple. In this case study we take a break from landscape lighting and look at how HUNZA lights were employed to light […]

Lighting the Landscape

Lighting the Landscape

Paint a picture with light and shade Lighting Tips & Tricks When designing your scheme, try to think of it in its entirety, rather than as separate parts. All the elements should fit together and be in balance. Remember that things visible during the day can be left in darkness, so you have the opportunity […]

Tree Surgeons, Arborists & Pruning

Tree Surgeons, Arborists & Pruning

The Tree Specialist or Arborist has a combination of years of formal training and experience behind them. Aside from every other aspect of tree care, they have learnt how to prune or fell properly and safely. Unfortunately, tree felling or pruning often attracts amateurs who pretend to be knowledgeable. It takes years, even decades, for […]

Landscape Architect or Designer?

Landscape Architect or Designer?

When beginning this process, it is important you fully appreciate and understand the landscape design profession.

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Choosing a Gardener

On this page you will find information about finding a professional to maintain your landscape. Finding the right maintenance gardener for your landscape is as important as the overall design.