Residential privacy issues don’t need to go unresolved because of planning issues
Many properties in Ireland, even the finest and most exclusive, have significant privacy and overlooking issues with neighbouring properties and/or public roads. Many privacy and overlooking issues go unresolved due to planning issues around erecting a boundary wall or fence. This can be disheartening for homeowners, they have their dream home, but no privacy. One […]
Why our speciality in residential garden maintenance is successful for property managers?
At Outlook Gardens, our professional maintenance crews focus exclusively on residential gardens. We pride ourselves on our focus and experience in the maintenance of people’s homes. This requires a different level of service, detail and professionalism than maintenance of public & industrial landscapes. With over 30 years of experience we are the standard bearers in […]
Backdoor privacy issue addressed with specimen planting
Sometimes residential privacy issues can’t be resolved with a built solution, due to planning constraints. It doesn’t mean these can’t be resolved, it just means you have to be innovative in finding the right solution. The location of residential privacy issues can vary – sometimes its from a busy road, from boundary walls or even […]
Why more hotels are converting lawn areas to wild flower meadows?
Over the last 30 years, we have helped many hotels in Ireland implement a long term approach to preventative maintenance on their hotel grounds. More recently, our focus has been on converting fine lawn areas to wild flower meadows. This approach to long term garden maintenance has been successful for many hotels in terms of […]
The benefits of hotels using external plant experts for garden development
Over the last 30 years, we have brought a high-level expertise in plant care to many hotels in Ireland. Our years of expertise in plant care has brought a whole new dimension to hotels ongoing maintenance & development programmes. They have seen noticeable improvements in cost & value benefits, aesthetic enhancements and environmental impact.Here are […]
Complex build project for internationally recognised garden designer
Over the last 30 years, we have developed a speciality in managing and delivering complex, high spec build projects for garden designers. Our highly experienced crew are readily available for any future build & landscaping projects in the UK & Ireland and can interpret and implement all kinds of designs, source rare products and plants […]
How we help property managers implement a preventative, proactive maintenance programme?
Taking a preventative & proactive approach to garden maintenance preserves, enhances and optimises the overall potential of an outdoor space. Not only this, but in the long run, it also has a positive impact on the overall costs by maintaining and developing the outdoor space. This avoids the cost of major rejuvenation due to lack […]
One of our gardens feature in Ireland’s top 10 property sales of 2021
Ireland’s top gardens In December 2021, an Outlook Gardens project property featured on Ireland’s top 10 property sales for the year. We are proud developers of Ireland’s top gardens. Garden privacy In 2019, the homeowner approached us with a privacy issue. The property, located on Shrewsbury Road, is in one of Ireland’s most prestigious and […]
The art and science of garden design
Garden design takes into account a complex mix of influences. The specific interests and desires of the homeowner give direction. Also, the physical site and the architecture that the garden complements are key. Additionally, seasonal dynamics, soil type and soil quality influence planting and landscape design decisions. Homeowner direction Every person is unique and a […]
Mature hedging, without the wait
Garden privacy can be challenging and while an established hedge is ideal, few want to wait years for their garden project to develop and provide that privacy. An investment now in mature hedging provides you with immediate privacy, security and a sense of completeness in your garden design. Garden structure Hedging defines boundaries and provides […]