Monday, April 6, 2009

That's My Boy!


Son # 5 may be the baby of the family (at almost 26 his 4 older brothers still 'affectionately' call him Bub!) but we are all very proud of his talents. He has his own residential Landscaping business & here's some pics of one of his recent jobs. The house is a wonderful old 2 storey Victorian villa on a large corner allotment in Adelaide. There are independent water sources - large underground tanks, so this garden is able to maintain it's self-sufficiency despite the current harsh water restrictions. #5 put water-saving microdrip systems throughout the garden & installed sub-surface micro-drippers under the new lawn. Sadly, the backyard had been subdivided in the 1970's, so there's only room for a small swimming pool & paved entertaining area.

The garden was a bare canvas (other than the ornamental fountain), so it's been a huge job. The family have young children, & as you can see by the play equipment in the front garden, it's all pretty relaxed. Each time I called in to see how things were progressing, Bub had all the kids following him around like the Pied Piper, they thought he was very cool! The owner also happens to be a client of mine, so poor #5 was also under added pressure to get it right or his Mum would have been none too pleased! He's a perfectionist & doesn't give himself enough pats on the back, but our lovely mutual client is over the moon with the end result. #5 has also reported that the referrals from this garden have been coming thick & fast.










22 comments:

  1. What an amazing, beautiful, lovely job! You have a very talented son.

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  2. I can't believe you have five boys - my three keep me jumping! His work is beautiful.

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  3. Millie~ I worked in this industry for many years and was a gardener on an estate for several years. I can spot really good work. This is good work with a special, creative and personal eye for what appeals to the client. I can tell you are one proud Mum- and there is a lot to be proud of. My hat is off to son # 5!!! Just incredible!

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  4. You have a very talented son - that garden is gorgeous & achieves just the right balance of casual airness & formality. No doubt your son will have a long and prosperous career as a landscape designer/gardener. Lee :)

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  5. What a fine job! How proud you must be. My place needs a lot done. Slow but sure, we're moving along. I keep changing my mind about what I want!
    Brenda

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  6. The apple didn't fall far from the tree, Millie! How talented he is, and what a beautiful job! I laughed outloud about the kids following him around like the pied piper - so cute.

    Happy Sunday dear one! Congratulations again on the recognition in the Washington Post!
    xo isa

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  7. You have an incredibly talented son - I could sure use his help in my garden right now, even though it is the size of a postage stamp! Simply stunning work! Tracey xx

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  8. What a gorgeous garden! You must be so proud.

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  9. Oh Millie, You should be so proud of his beautiful work!
    That garden is beautiful.

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  10. Breathtaking Millie. You must be bursting with pride. Hope you get some discount family rates for 'The Hedge', once you get to the landscaping stage. How's that bathroom coming along? MOTH, I hope you put in some solid hours over the weekend. Us girls can get rather 'emotional' at times over the pace/ or lack thereof, of these building jobs! A-M xx

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  11. Move over Paul Bangay - you have major competition. This garden is so beautiful - your son has a big future in the landscaping world!

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  12. You must be so proud of your son! What an amazing garden for a young family to enjoy. Beautiful post.

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  13. oh la la! I am drooling over these images. You must be so proud... I think I will copy the small row of trees; somehow I must find space to do this at my place near Montreal. Does your son have a blog where I could explore all of his work? Again, thanks for the eye candy and great inspiration. Louise

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  14. Just Amazing!!! your son is so talented, you must be so proud of him.

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  15. Millie, how amazing and talented is your son! wow even I'm proud of him!

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  16. Millie...Your son is very talented. You must be bursting with pride! Beautifying the planet is such a noble profession. ♥Rosemary

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  17. What a beatiful job. He is very talented and it is obvious a perfectionist. BIG pat on the back from Heidi in Texas to #5. Have a great day. Heidi

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  18. Simply stunning - what talent..!
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  19. as they say the apple does not fall far from the tree...or the mama, or even the MOTH, in this case.

    Fab pictures of fab work.

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  20. You have a very talented Son # 5, Millie and you must be so proud of him.

    The Garden is wonderful and the owners must be so happy.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. Beautiful design! Very impressive; he is very talented! Wish he could come do my property!!! j.

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  22. Dear Laural Hedge,
    I live in Bethesda Maryland so can not hire your talented son. But could you please tell me what trees he used in that outstanding ariel hedge, the one shown in the forth picture from the bottom. annorr@helix.nih.gov
    Thanks, Ann

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Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
~W.H. Auden

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