From the perfection of this garden you wouldn’t think that just a few years ago it had some serious problems. The established trees had created far too much shade for anything to grow properly. The boundary wall had collapsed due to pressure from the higher level of the neighbouring property, and the rest of the garden had become rather overgrown and neglected.
Wanting a cool, tranquil oasis where she and her young family could play and relax, the owner asked landscaper Karen Gardelli to work her magic. The first step was to rebuild the wall with the expertise of an engineer. Then Karen turned her attention to the problem of shade. With the help of arborists Urban Forest, the crowns of the trees were lifted to let in light.
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