Small Rathmines Garden

Customer reference for Greenstone Landscapes as told to pickapro by A Delany from Rathmines, Dublin 6 on 19-Jan-2012

When was the work done?
The work was done in mid November, early December, 2011.

What was involved?
It was a complete redesign of a small garden in back. A patio was added as well as a bit of lawn, raised beds and a new steel back door. Various planting was done along the wall. Ross also carried out work on our front garden.

How did you choose Greenstone Landscapes?
I found Ross on the Pickapro website. I had Googled "small garden designs in Dublin" and the Pickapro site came up. I was looking for Landscapers in the Rathmines area where we live and Ross was one of guys who came out to the house to have a look. We liked the way Ross handled the consultation and his ideas were excellent. The quotation Ross provided to carry out the work was good so we chose him to do the garden.

Had you definite ideas in mind before you talked to Ross Farrell?
Not really. The only thing we were sure of was that we wanted to keep some of the existing trees and have a garden that was low maintenance. As far design input, I told Ross that I preferred curvy lines rather than stright ones.

Did Ross introduce new ideas?
Absolutely, Ross had loads of ideas. Ross came up with the design idea for the patio as well as the planting scheme and the construction of the raised beds.

How did the project run?
Excellent, we couldn't fault any of it. Ross and the guys were fantastic. They were here every morning at 7:30, as soon as it was light and worked all day until it got dark around 4:30 PM. They were so reliable you could set your watch by them! Everyone was so nice and personable, it was a pleasure to have them around. My husband and I were so pleased with the standard of the paving, brickwork and the way the beds were constructed.

What was the biggest benefit to you of using Greenstone Landscapes?
I think I would have to say that it was the design Ross came up with. We had never really used the back garden before and my husband and I wanted something that would bring the garden into the house. Since it's winter, we haven't been able to use it yet but we're looking forward to the spring.

Would you recommend Greenstone Landscapes to others?
I would yes, definitely.

Any tips for other people?
I would just say to keep an open mind. When the ideas of a design come together, you can really see the advantages of having a professional working for you.