"I have learned to screen enquiries and won't do any advice over the phone or email without going out to do a site visit.
I will give a price for work but won't break it down into step by step tasks. If asked to do so I will advise the…"
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keeping a clean site
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Hunt Nov 28, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a project where builders are currently doing major work to the house, and where the groundworker is also doing the work for the landscape eg levels, wall foundations. The site is heavy clay…Continue
Ash Dieback
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Voice Dec 6, 2012. 27 Replies 1 Like
Very worrying that Ash Dieback now appears to be established in the open countryside in East Anglia, and not just in new plantings. George Monbiot's discussion (…Continue
british weather and Arctic sea ice melt
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Aug 29, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If you thought the last few years have been tough times to be designing or building gardens due to unpredictable weather patterns, this doesn't make very cheerful reading.…Continue
How wide should joints in paving be?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mick Gammage Jul 25, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi allI have a client who is looking for a very precise look to the external paving, so that it looks as close as possible to the interior stone floors which will be honed stone with minimal joints.…Continue
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PRO MemberPhil Voice replied to Rose Lennard's discussion Giving too much away...
"What Rose described was briefly discussed on the LJN Tour.
Wasted time and the feeling of being taken advantage of is an obvious irritation but it's best viewed as being lucky escape rather than an opportunity wasted, or lost."
Rose Lennard replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Plant identification"definitely not Hellebore in my opinion, though the colour is similar, the structure's different... but other than that I'm stumped! Is it coming straight out of the ground? vaguely familiar and I'm sure I'll kick myself when…"
Rose Lennard replied to Phil Voice's discussion LJN premium membership coming soon"I wasn't aware that SGD membership renewal was a secret... for registered members the cost is £265. Less for other categories of membership."
Rose Lennard replied to Mick Gammage's discussion 48 hours to ban bee killers"Well done B&Q. Let's hope others will quickly follow their lead.
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Rose Lennard replied to Mick Gammage's discussion 48 hours to ban bee killers"Let's hope they see sense. I contacted the RHS months ago about this and they trotted out a line about there being no evidence to avoid neonics, so they wouldn't advise members to avoid them - very disappointing the way government and…"
Rose Lennard replied to Kevin Barnett's discussion 'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?"I agree wth Tony that 'There are varying degrees of talents within the industry, some landscapers do their own designs, some work with designers, some don't work to a plan/design at all (not advised but it does happen)'. Phil's…"
Rose Lennard replied to Phil Voice's discussion Proposed paving industry slip rating safety mark"Hi Paul Stone suppliers do already make a distinction between stone for interior and exterior use, mainly based on frost resistance. I would be surprised if there weren't a large number of stone lines being offered which are not fit for purpose…"
Rose Lennard replied to Phil Voice's discussion Proposed paving industry slip rating safety mark"Quite agree! Just wonder whether some suppliers would be prepared to own up to promoting stone which really isn't fit for purpose - liability issues etc...
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Rose Lennard replied to Phil Voice's discussion Proposed paving industry slip rating safety mark"Good proposal, I wonder whether any supplier would actually be prepared to own up to offering an orange- or red-rated paving stone?? If this information was prominent at the time of specification, then presumably a designer who specified an…"
Rose Lennard replied to Jez Young's discussion Whats your philosphy, Gun or Binoculars?"wildlife brings a garden to life!"
Rose Lennard replied to Philippa Pearson's discussion Unusual metal birdfeeder sought"Hi Philippa, I've got a link, it's by Ian Gill, see http://www.iangillsculpture.com/bird-baths-c-75.html
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- Chameleon Design
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- 01242 572369
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- rose@chameleongardens.co.uk
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- http://www.chameleongardens.co.uk
- About your business
- I established Chameleon Design in 2003 after working as a landscape architect for 8 years. Garden design has always been a passion and I have been very privileged to be able to indulge this love in some fantastic commissions with wonderful clients over the years.
I work mainly around my home town of Cheltenham, including all of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Bath & Bristol, but have also worked as far afield as Hampshire and North Yorkshire.
My designs range from traditional country house gardens, to contemporary gardens which complement cutting edge architecture. I'm as happy coaxing the most from a tiny urban backyard as I am planning layouts for rolling acres: each has their own challenges & rewards.
Wildlife gardening is a particular interest; however I strongly believe that the design should respond to the clients' brief and the site, and will never impose my preferences on a design.
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SketchUp for construction
Posted on January 16, 2013 at 18:30 0 Comments 2 Likes
I’ve been working on a construction detail for a deck and steps made out of Millboard, with a Plas Pro recycled plastic sub-structure, for a client whose brief has steered me towards a product which will weather predictably, be long lasting and resistant to mildew, algae etc. I use SketchUp for my designing…
Continue About Creativity...
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 18:50 1 Comment 0 Likes
I just rewatched a brilliant you tube video on Creativity by John Cleese, worth watching in its entirety at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VShmtsLhkQg. He explains how creativity can only occur when we are in the ‘open’ mode of operation, a state that is playful, relaxed, expansive, not purposeful; and says there are five pre-requisites for creativity to take place: Space, Time, Time, Self Confidence, and Humour. Yes, Time is meant to…
Continue Hand drawn vs CAD
Posted on December 21, 2012 at 10:03 5 Comments 0 Likes
There is much debate in the garden design world about computer aided design (CAD) versus hand drawn, and personally I think both have their merits. I use Sketchup to create virtual reality 3D models which allow me to really understand the levels, volumes and spaces of a garden, meaning that my designs are thoroughly thought through, and there are no surprises when the scheme is built.
But recently I reverted to drawing up a masterplan by hand (usually I use a computer…
When Less is More
Posted on December 7, 2012 at 9:02 0 Comments 1 Like
Last week I made a visit to a garden in the grounds of a beautiful historic building in Hampshire, where I have designed a new courtyard for long-standing clients. My clients moved to this house in the last couple of years, and most of the garden was already established, and little design input was needed.…
ContinueComment Wall (12 comments)
- At 11:28 on August 2, 2012,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Thank you for your kind donation Rose:-))
I really do appreciate it.
Phil
- At 23:54 on July 24, 2012,
Premium SupplierSteve London Stone said… Hi Rose
Its funny, your post has spurred me on to amend our buying guide for sawn paving to stipulate that "sawn paving cannot be buttjointed". We've got a great range of sawn paving but if you need advise on products by other manafacturers as well, dont hesitate to ask
All the best Steve
- At 13:33 on March 28, 2012,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Thanks for spotting this Rose...amended
- At 23:45 on December 13, 2011,
Al Smart said… Hi Rose - thanks for the feedback. 2011 has been pretty good, and next year is looking positive too - hope 2012 is a good year for you...... :-)
Al
- At 20:22 on September 14, 2011,
Andy Berry said… Hi Rose,
Yes it would be good to have a look round, instead of peeping over the wall! My client is away until Friday 23rd, hopefully all the hard landscaping will be finished by then. We are planning to have all the planting done by the end of November if you wanted to wait until it's finished.
Andy
- At 15:37 on July 30, 2011, Andy Berry said…
Hi Rose,
Thanks for the encouragement. Supply of he right materials was difficult at the start but everything now seems to be back on track.
Hope yours goes well, perhaps I could pop round some time and have a sneaky peek?
Andy
- At 9:38 on July 14, 2011,
Roger Webster said… - Hi Rose, testing times but interesting too. What doesn't kill you ...
- At 14:02 on April 18, 2011,
Svend Rumbold said…
- At 20:12 on March 1, 2011,
Steven Kingsley said… Hi Rose, thanks.
I'm using a mix of Skecthup, Vray and Photoshop...
best wishes
Steven
- At 9:46 on August 17, 2010,
Lara Jane Hurley said… - Thanks. Nice to meet you ;-)
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