DRAGONFLY_GARDEN

Dragonfly Garden Design & Build Ltd.
Tel. 01625 501431 Mobile 07929 299669
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PORTFOLIO
Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Prestbury. July / August 2009
Customer requirements.
To form a patio across the full length of the house with access steps into three sets of patio doors. We created a beauiful patio with related planting areas. with interesting plants including
Michelia Maudiae, Magnolia 'Yellow River' and Camellia Japonica 'Curly Lady'
This is the second property we have completed for our valued customer.
A real success.

Alderly Edge. August 2009
Customer requirements.
To form a seating area next to an existing conservatory.
We suggested digging into the garden to form a private and cosy sunken patio, copnstructed in reclaimed York stone flags.
To form an entrance to the seating area , we cut a circular bed and planted a beautiful specimen Nandina Domestica.

TATTON FLOWER SHOW 2009
Our portfolio page will be updated soon. However for now please view our 2009 Silver Medal winnig garden by clicking the image opposite.

TATTON FLOWER SHOW 2008
We are pleased to annouce that the RHS has invited us to build a show garden at Tatton Flower Show. The show runs from Wednesday 23rd July to Sunday 28th July. The garden is in support of he Teenage Cancer Trust who we have been supportng for several years. The garden is called 'Punk's Not Dead' and it has already had a lot of interest. Horticultural weekly has printed an article and our loal paper te Macclesfield Express is covering the story this week (23rd April). We have even had a telephone converation with the TV gardener Chris Collins who is very interested in what we are doing.
We are very proud to have this opportunity as it extremely difficult to win an invitation to build a garden at such a prestigious event particularly at our first attempt
If you would like to read the story behind the garden, please click the image opposite, and see you at Tatton of course.

Prestbury. Oct / Nov 2007
Customer requirements.
To form a patio across the full length of the house with access steps into three sets of patio doors. We created a beauiful patio with related planting areas. with interesting plants including
Michelia Maudiae, Magnolia 'Yellow River' and Camellia Japonica 'Curly Lady'
This is the second property we have completed for our valued customer.
A real success.

Alderly Edge . March 07 Revisited
Customer requirements.
To create a bog garden in soggy corner of the garden.
Dragonfly returned to the property after constructing the front garden in 2005.
This was an exciting design for us, being something new to work on. The bog was created and planted and a fabulous water feature added. We supplied Graden Bonsai trees and mature multi stem Acers to complete the design.

Prestbury. March 07 Revisited ed
Customer requirements.
To extend the existing patio into the steep garden, and tie in with the oak deck Dragonfly constructed in 2004.
It was nice to return to the property and see how well used the oak deck had been and how beautifully it had weathered - a rich dark oak colour. The new patio brought the whole garden into one beautiful design.

Wilmslow.February 07
Customer requirements.
To extend a very tired and cramped terraced patio.
Dragonfly extended the patio area out into the lower garden area, constructing an attractive stone retaining wall. In one section the wall was raised to form an enclosed dining area. Both sections were finished with curved walls to give a stylish effect.

Macclesfield. January 07
Customer requirements.
To demolish a brick shed and form a easy maintenance living space to entertain friends.
Dragonfly levelled the garden, formed a raised dining area and left planting areas, including a stylish bamboo screen.
Another practical design which made the whole garden maintenance free, and very attractive.

Pictures to follow

NEW Plant delivery
We are pleased to announce that we have received our latest delivery of exciting new plants, ranging from £15 through to £375 including a large selection of Acer Palmatum, Bamboo, Magnolia, garden Bonsai trees and some beautiful twisted stem Sophora Japonica Pendula and many more. We generally supply our own garden designs, but if you are after something special please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be pleased to show you our stock.

Along side our garden design business, Dragonfly is an award winning property developer. This year we purchased a Grdade II Listed building. The Georgian town house was built in 1781 and was in need of some serious love and attention. The work continues as of January 07, but you can check our progress by clicking HERITAGE.

	Macclesfield. July - Sept 06 Customer requirements. To totally redesign the existing garden. Orginally Dragonfly designed a sweeping curved garden, but then suggested we made the most of the existing rectangular form. We designed a series of over lapping squares and rectangles forming an interesting, but highly practicle living area. We saved one or two existing plants and added a contemporary planting scheme.	Pictures to follow

Poynton. Dec 05 - Feb 06
Customer requirements.
To remove the piles of old builders waste and redesign the garden.
Dragonfly suggested rather than remove the piles of soil left by a rather careless building company, we would form a raised area in the garden. This would be retained by dry stone wall, which would in itself be supported by concrete. The finished garden was unrecognisable.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Adlington. Oct / Nov 2005
Customer requirements.
To form a patio and retaining wall, but as the patio is 100 square metres interest must be provided.
We created the curved retaining wall and patio, but managed to give it real charater with interesting planting of tree palms (Jubaea Chilensis) and bamboos and other semi tropical looking plants.
A real success.

Macclesfield. October 2005
Customer requirements.
To form a flat garden suitable for our client to use whilst suffering from a serious illness. The garden had to be a relaxing place to spend time with a water feature and a covered area to enjoy a cigar or two. We constructed a stylish and relaxing garden in a very tight space. Proving you don't need a huge garden to spend time.

Henbury. October 2005
Customer requirements.
To dig out a raised bed forming a water feature and in doing so creating a sense of space around the existing conservatory.
We believe we have succeeded in forming a water garden that blends into the surrounding space well and looks natural in its setting.

Macclesfield. June / July 2005
Customer requirements.
The property is almost brand new and in a prestigious neighbourhood, so when a client asks us to create a focal point it is
an anxious moment as the spades start working and turf is removed, however the finished result was beautiful.
A series of areas were created with natural products that mirrored the colour of existing materials. We were also pleased with the planting scheme.

Alderley Edge. July 2004
Customer requirements.
To remove the garden except for the mature acer palmatum (Japanese maple) and create a garden to a set budget.
The customer was delighted with the result, we also thought the existing garden was ready for some improvements.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Macclesfield. May 2005
Customer requirements.
To update an existing garden, remove a lleylandii hedge and form a usable space.
Dragonfly removed the hedge and replaced it with hazel panels which give privacy, but let some light through. A patio was constructed with perenial planting around it, to the clients request.
Also an oak pergola was built.

Macclesfield. April 2005
Customer requirements.
To form a patio and make a existing stream safe for young children.
Dragonfly suggested bringing the garden into one overall design by building different sections around a single loop of granite cobbles. The areas included the beautifully covered stream, an oak deck and a new stone patio. Also an existing shed was moved over the stream.

Bramhall March 2005
Customer requirements.
To remove part of the shady lawn and create a corner patio.
Dragonfly
A simple yet attractive patio was constructed out of imported stone flags and edged with granite cobbles.

Peace and quiet.

Alderley Edge March 2005
Customer requirements.
To form a terraced garden from a rather uninspired grass bank.

Dragonfly was very pleased with the result on this garden, not cutting edge design but the garden gently fits into its surroundings.
Another happy client.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Tytherington. December 2004
Customer requirements.
To construct a new patio and pathways around the house including a new raised area at front of the house, and steps to the drive.
Dragonfly constructed a new imported stone patio and paths with a beautiful set of curved steps leading to the road.
A curved path was also constructed leading to te back of the garage.

Congleton Oct 2004
Customer requirements.
To construct a new patio and redesign an existing pond.
Dragonfly constructed a new imported stone patio and a slate mulch path with cobbled edgings. The pond was re-designed however on a construction basis, this turned out to be a bit of a nightmare, but the finished result was great. A practical and attractive design once again.

Wilmslow Aug / Sept 2004
Customer requirements.
To remove part of the boggy lawn and create a circular patio.
Dragonfly designed the garden to give the garden structure. Using the waste top soil to create a raised bed behind a reclaimed stone retaining wall.
The area was planted with ferns

Wilmslow Aug 2004
Customer requirements.
To remove part of the existing tarmac drive and create a private garden.
Dragonfly followed the brief and a beautiful, private garden was created, with a central river cobble feature and a corner patio.
A stone wall, fence and trelis was also erected to give privacy. Relax....

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Prestbury July 2004
Customer requirements.
Construct a green oak deck on a sloping garden.
Dragonfly constructed a deck with oak steps between the four levels and a hemp rope hand rail. We designed some raised planting areas constructed out of reclaimed stone. Fantastic.

Holmes Chapel July 2004
Customer requirements.
To remove the existing border plants nd create a low maintenance border.
Dragonfly removed all the plants, trimmed the leylandii hedge, removed a bulky conifer and planted the area with acer palmatums, phormiums, dwarf pines, liquid amber etc, etc.

To see pictures from Tatton RHS Flower show please click TATTON

	Macclesfield. June / July 2004 Customer requirements. Front & rear garden re-design To rip up the existing concrete flagged drive and replace with york stone flags from the rear of property. Then to extend the living space at the rear of the property by building a kiln dried oak deck. The deck is required to come as close as possible to the threshold level to allow easy access onto the new deck. Dragonfly constructed the new drive with a central river cobble feature and at the rear the beautiful oak deck was given extra style with an integral planting area, containing an Acer Palmatum Osakazuki

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Macclesfield. May2004
Customer requirements.
Create a low maintenance garden
Dragonfly constructed a green oak corner deck with oak sleepers forming raised beds and an imported stone flag patio.
We use architectural plants such as phormium, bamboo and acers.
Contemporary style.

Macclesfield. May2004
Customer requirements.
Create a patio area and steps to garden.
Dragonfly constructed an attractive reclaimed stone wall, cascading curved beds and a imported stone flagged patio. With attractive planting.
A beautiful patio.

Poynton. April 2004
Customer requirements.
To create a curved green oak deck, to a level as close as possible to the internal floor level.
Dragonfly construted a stylish quadrant green oak deck.
Practical and stylish.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Macclesfield. March 2004
Customer requirements.
To redesign the whole garden. Dragonfly created a a beautiful curved patio, and interlocking cobbled grassed circles and raised bed. Installed a shed and mulched with blue slate on quality geo textile weed barrier. A wonderful result.

Prestbury. December 2003
Customer requirements.
To build a new deck and patio.
Dragonfly constructed a beautiful deck in green oak, with solid oak 11" x 7" staircase and chunky galvanised handrailing. A patio and step were also constructed in imported flags.

Macclesfield. November 2003
Customer requirements.
To open the garden up maximising the space.
Dragonfly repointed the old patio and constructed a second york stone patio and a reclaimed stone wall with coping. The area was planted with archetectural plant.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Wilmslow. October 2003
Customer requirements.
To remove old patio and replace with a stylish new patio and wall.
Dragonfly constructed an imported stone patio with a curved edging of granite sets and a reclaimed stone wall with coping.

Wilmslow. September 2003
Customer requirements.
To remove old patio and replace with a stylish new patio and border.
Dragonfly constructed an imported stone patio with a contempory border of granite sets with blue slate mulch and structural planting.

Prestbury. July 2003
Customer requirements.
To maximize every inch of a small garden including the use of a steep disused bank.
Dragonfly
We suggested the construction of a green oak balcony and relevant landscaping.

Please click any of the images to see the full construction history.

Prestbury. June 2003
Customer requirements.
To transform the original exterior patio, drive and paths from there original 1960's concrete and tarmac.
Dragonfly
A combination of imported stone, granite cobbles and antique style block paving.

Rushton Spencer. April 2003
Customer requirements.
To create a large patio, with formal pond and pergola.
Dragonfly.
A combination of imported stone, existing pink sand stone and green oak for the pergola.

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	Our family home. 1998 -1999 We purchased this brown field site in the centre of Macclesfield, Cheshire in 1998. We designed and built it ourselves with the help of many tradesmen who still sub contract to Dragonfly today. Click either photo to see more information.
The detail above shows the MOT road stone we use as a base for all our patios.	Prestbury August 2003 We were asked to create a small patio, but not just a rectangular block of flags. We came up with this attractive shape. To give the patio further interest we also used granite cobbles as an edging.

	Click these images to see many other examples.