Selwyn Times: June 21, 2016

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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday June 21 2016 37 5
SELWYN HOME PROFESSIONALS
Garden planning
and preparation
over winter
it might be cooler outside but
there is still plenty to do to get
the garden into shape for
spring and planning ahead will
certainly pay dividends later.
WinTeR is also a good time to move
trees. “Trees are dormant in winter so
there’s less chance of disturbing them
when they are to be transplanted, and
if deciduous having less weight in the
tree makes for an easier relocation to
their new position,” explains landscape
designer sharon Crofts who adds that most
deciduous trees will transplant if their
root system is intact and they are within a
certain age and size.
This is also an ideal time to re-locate
plants or plant a new area. With many
nurseries getting their fresh new stocks
of trees in and some stocking bare-rooted
trees during winter, savings can be made
as the new season’s stock will be sitting in
sawdust yet to be bagged up so will likely
be more economically priced making it a
good option for those wanting to purchase
a good number of trees.
With over 25 years’ experience in the
horticultural and landscape industry,
sharon knows where to source suitable
plant stock and can advise on the best
position for plants.
“Different tree and shrub species will
reach different heights so selecting the
right place for each plant will maximise
their effect,” explains sharon who
encourages people to plan and book
contractors well ahead, as demand for
landscape work increases especially over
spring and leading up to Christmas.
some construction may also be
easier during the colder months when
tradespeople can be more available and it
may offer the opportunity for a good price
with some operators more focussed on
keeping their workers busy when work is
quieter.
“Plan ahead and have the landscape plan
drawn up now. Quotes can then be sourced
and work booked early, ready to begin
at the end of winter,” suggests sharon.
“This will ensure that the landscaping is
completed on time.”
This is especially important where a
new sub-division’s covenants require
completion of landscaping by a certain
date. a landscape plan may also be
required as part of the concept process
before building commences, linked to the
initial architectural stages of drawing up
the house plans.
sharon Crofts landscape Design will
draw up a design concept and provide a
comprehensive planting plan, where the
numbers and types of plants is itemised
along with where to locate these. a client
can then plant out within their own
timeframe.
sharon spends time talking with her
clients to hear their ideas while still
projecting new ideas and suggestions
for their property, so the final design has
flair yet functionality. By merging the
two together, the ultimate design is one
her clients will love and enjoy, perhaps
explaining why so many of sharon’s clients
are delighted with her work.
For more information, you can call
sharon on 329 6229 or 0274 311 558,
email: s-crofts@xtra.co.nz and view her
website at: www.sharoncrofts.co.nz.
Courtyard before landscaping.
Courtyard after landscaping.
Sharon CroftS
LandSCape d e S ign
• Consultations • Design Concepts • Planting Plans
P. 329 6229
M. 0274 311 558
s-crofts@xtra.co.nz
www.sharoncrofts.co.nz
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