Ascot Vale Landscape Design Project

Once the planning was complete, the first step was to bring in our excavation equipment and carefully remove all existing structures.

• We began by preparing the new levels of the backyard and removed any excess soil.
• New electrical trenches and sewer connection for the outdoor kitchen were then prepared.
• Major groundworks were completed for deckings, stump holes, and post holes for screens.
• Concrete paving slab and drainage preparations were completed. (Given the sloping block, we needed a pit pump for the stormwater to be pumped up to street level, which was the legal point of discharge.)
• Prior to the concrete being poured, we installed a concealed drainage system and connected it to the new pit-pump to keep the yard dry.
• We expertly placed blue line plumbing for a fully automated 8 station watering system. We also installed conduits under the paving slabs for garden lighting.
• We dug a trench to create a new side entrance to the yard, with rendered blockwork wall and gate.
• Trenches were also dug around the swimming pool for a new low retaining wall so we could retain the new lawn area and install the glass pool fence.
• A big day of concreting to get all the paving slabs and trenches completed.
• We laid new natural stone pavers for paths, and around the pool area, with bullnose coping.
• A glass pool fence was installed to provide a clear view to the pool (to comply with current pool regulations). Certification of the new pool fence was also arranged after installation.
• New planting was carefully selected for boundary screening, as well as garden beds. We placed colourful flowers and shrubs in sunny areas, infused with lush Victorian native ground covers in shady areas.
• We also installed irrigation and garden lighting to highlight all the paths and feature trees. This was finished with mulch to supress weeds and retain moisture in the soil to help the new garden thrive.