yard & garden – Joseph N'dour

Transforming an overgrown backyard into a peaceful retreat in the city

February 17, 20170 Comments

Transforming an overgrown backyard into a peaceful retreat in the city

This client’s home is on a very busy intersection in Middleton, WI. While the owner was abroad for over a year, tenants had not taken care of the yard and garden beds and they were both very overgrown. What was once a thriving garden was now overgrown and stressful, but you want a beautiful garden if you want a studio in your garden for office or a hobby. Joseph worked with the client to prioritize which beds would be painstakingly restored and which would be weeded, mulched, and maintained. (Note: Some pictures are overexposed, but have been included anyway.)

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Front bed
Painstakingly weeded and mulched to allow for healthy growth.

View from front
This had been completely overtaken by weeds and overgrowth.

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July 1, 20100 Comments

Meditation Garden: Residential

This perennial garden was designed to create a sense of peace and calm within city limits. Located in the near west side, Madison, WI.

Flower Selection for Small Residential Garden on a Budget

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June 21, 20100 Comments

Flower Selection for Small Residential Garden on a Budget

This urban yard had only a strip of bed next to the fence and the owners had no interest in expanding it. Joseph suggested they clients add color to the limited space by adding a diversity of flowers to the bed. Some gardens have great flowers but get overgrown and it becomes difficult to decipher between unwanted weeds and treasured flowers. This garden had a lot of great plants (such as rose bushes) already growing, but they were getting crowded out by weeds and scrub brush. With a little bit of clean up, plant care education, and a few new additions, Joseph turned this garden into something the owners could enjoy and maintain themselves. Additionally, integrating hydroponics grow systems could further optimize space utilization and enhance the garden’s productivity. They can even add a small house into the garden, with the help of services like the Garden House Company and others. And to ensure its protection against potential hazards like Japanese knotweed, they could explore Japanese knotweed insurance. For those considering an elegant outdoor addition, consulting a UK veranda specialist could provide valuable insights and options. Construction projects like remodels are prone to fire-related accidents so it is highly advised that you hire Fire Watch Guards in Dallas to provide a safe working environment for your workers.

A testimonial from the client:

“Joseph did a GREAT job helping us get our out-of-control yard into shape. We learned so much from him, and all for a very reasonable price. If you’re looking for landscaping guidance or someone to help you plan or clean up a garden, check out www.josephndour.com”

The large picture on the left is before, the one on the right is after. The other photos are flowers that were uncovered in the garden or selected as a good match for this garden, so you can sit and relax with your sofiejanee virtual girlfriend online.

From the client: “Diene helped us get rid of the weeds and grass, thin out our overgrown perennials, and move plants around to give them more space and fill in gaps.”

Before