Ideas Gallery

  At Valley Landscape we are proud of the work we complete. There are a huge number of options available and it important to us that you get the functionality and look that you want from a completed project. Please look at the samples below for inspiration, all of the images used are finished Valley Landscape jobs. Scroll down to see all examples, or click on the name below of the areas you are most interested in.
 
DECKS AND PERGOLAS
RETAINING WALLS
FENCES AND GATES
SCREENS AND PANELS
GARDEN EDGING AND MOWING STRIPS
LAWN AND TURF
PAVING AND PATHS
HARD SURFACE AREAS
PLANTING
PLANTER BOXES AND COMPOST BINS
STEPS
PLAYGROUNDS
  
 

  DECKS AND PERGOLAS

Decks and Pergolas extend your living areas to the outdoors. Decks can be situated to allow easy flow from indoor areas through to gardens and facilities like the barbecue or spa.
 

Decks Decks increase your living areas and add value to your property. They can also cut down on maintenance.  Not all decks need to be consented but a check with your Local Council for their requirements is always a good idea.	Pergolas Here a pergola is used to provide shelter and wind protection over a spa. Pergolas are often combined with decks and fences to give a sense of seclusion and cosiness.
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  RETAINING WALLS

Many hillside landscapes feature retainer walls to create level areas or hold up banks.  Larger walls may require engineers drawings and council approval. 
 

Treated Timber Retainers This retainer wall is constructed using modern treated timber and will last for many years.  Stepping up allows for change of ground height.     View more Retainer Walls	Treated Timber Retainers The somewhat harsh top edge will be softened once the garden above is planted with overhanging creepers and shrubs.
Segmented Retainer  A very attractive segmented retainer holds a high bank away from the house. This wall material is low maintenance and very strong and durable. It has the advantage that if ever it needs to be moved then the blocks can be lifted and repositioned.	Retainer Different materials for different effects, this retainer has been constructed by recycling a concrete path.

 

  FENCES AND GATES

 
Fences and gates are used to mark the boundary of a garden area or property.  Timber paling and railing fences are most common but other styles using other materials are increasing in popularity.
 

Trellis Fences Trellis fences are a great way to provide a partial visual separation between areas. This garden area is very sheltered so there is not the same need to provide a wind break. The open trellis achieves a sense of boundary and focus on the garden without limiting the view of a wider space. It also has the advantage of letting more light through. Trellis fencing comes in various styles with the oriental and diagonal pattern very popular and, if necessary, can be made to fit your specific requirements.         View more Fences and Gates	Timber Paling Fence The standard timber paling fence is probably the most popular for both boundary fence and for shelter. Boundary fences are governed by the Fencing Act that specifies what needs to be done when neighbours want to erect, repair, or replace  a boundary fence. Valley Landscape have experience in negotiations to assist owners reach an amicable arrangement over their fencing.
Gates Gates provide security and privacy. This example shows a large timber gate that also provides shelter, acting as a wind break. Both gates open to allow easy egress and link the inside area to the outside garden when required.	Farm Gate Gates can be designed in a wide range of styles and materials.

 

SCREENS AND PANELS

 

Screen	Bamboo Panels
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  GARDEN EDGING AND MOWING STRIPS

   Mowing strips and garden edges give a neat and tidy appearance and are just great for reducing maintenance work. Coloured bricks can be used to give an attractive contrast. Concrete edging is also in common use.
 

Brick Garden Edge A small wall, capped with matching bricks, is used to raise the garden bed and provide an appealing garden edge. The wall blends in with the paving and from some angles looks almost invisible. An easy maintenance solution that keeps garden dirt from falling onto the paved areas.	Coordinated Appearance In this view you can see how the mowing strip, garden edging and paving neatly fit together to produce a neat and tidy effect.

 

   LAWN AND TURF

Lawns are a universal component of New Zealand gardens areas and landscapes. A well maintained grassed area, whether large or small, is always a pleasure to see and be on.
 

Grassed Areas This well maintained lawn is a feature in this suburban garden. Bordered by coloured brick mowing strip and paving the lush dark green grass links the living areas to the garden.	Turf Instant turf can be laid at any time of year and can be used much sooner than the conventional sown lawn.

 

 

  PAVING AND PATHS

Paved areas have universal appeal, whether simply a practical means of moving around or a feature attraction to lead you through various parts of the garden. There are many alternatives that are available for creating just the right look.
 

Paved Areas Paved areas are low maintenance and always enhance a courtyard or outdoor living area. When combined with low walls and steps they look attractive for many years. Valley Landscape have years of experience in laying paving, an art in itself. Of course careful preparation is the secret - a key to paving that stays put.     View more Paving	Patio Pavers There is a vast array of different types of pavers or combinations of materials to provide interest.
Gravel Paths This easy maintenance gravel path leads down a gentle slope. The coloured brick edging ties the path into paved areas at both the top and bottom. Gravel is easily looked after, and, if the correct pebble size is selected, is easy to walk on. Good preparation is important.	Old Brick Path Recycling these old bricks is a good use of existing material and environmentally friendly.   This style is well suited to gardens in Villa type homes.

 

HARD SURFACE AREAS

 

Concrete Aggregate Surface	Asphalt and Old Brick Surface

 

  PLANTING

The selection of appropriate plants will make your landscape complete. There are many different varieties that can be used to good effect. Plants need to be chosen carefully for their suitability for the position, sun, water, drainage, wind, soil types and so on. Correct soil preparation prior to planting is essential for plants to gain good growth, particularly in the early stages.
 

Plants and Shrubs In this view we can see how a good selection of plants softens the hard aspects of the landscape and gives and interesting and varied look.	Formal Plantings Many clients choose to design their own planting schemes and use Valley Landscape to undertake the actual planting. In this picture we see standard roses surround by box hedge.

 

 

PLANTER BOXES AND COMPOST BINS

Vegetable Planter Box	Compost Bin

 

  STEPS

Steps bring together different levels of a landscaped area, both visually and functionally. They can be constructed in many different materials, selected to be in keeping with the overall theme.
 

Paved Step This paved step uses bull-nosed clay pavers to link two areas of exposed aggregate tread. The coloured pavers give an attractive contrast to the grey aggregate and ties into the other paved borders.	Open Timber Steps Perhaps the most common are open timber steps. While they might look a little bare here, once the planting is finished they will merge more into the garden. This design of step tends to be used in more functional areas.
Closed Timber Steps Another style using treated timbers blends into the timber retaining wall and leads onto a timber deck to create a unified look that links the outdoor areas.	Concrete Aggregate Steps These steps constructed using Concrete Aggregate provide a low maintenance and weed free access.

 

  PLAYGROUNDS

 

Playground	Sandpit