Tom Islip Landscaping

Pretty much done, going home.

The new big van doubles up as a workshop so I can still tinker on days like today, and it's a great feeling. Before this, I would be sitting at home getting so frustrated that I couldn't get on with anything. And anyone who runs a small business knows that no work = no pay.

This is a bespoke, cedar, coffee table to sit within a cedar bench I built last summer.
The frame tops and outers have been blackened using the Japanese technique of yaki sugi, which is burning. The inner sides have been given a lighter burn to show the grain.

Still a few little bits to finish, then the cedar will have a uv stabilising oil treatment and it'll be ready for its new home.

Note to self, Next time a designer draws a massive circular entrance to a gazebo, refuse!!
Gardens by Nick

Just plants to go in this front garden area for lovely, repeat clients in Knaresborough.

Really nice to see how the back garden has flourished from our build last summer.

I know I'm letting people down all over the place.
I don't want sympathy, I just want to say sorry to everyone Ive had to cancel at last minute.

Having a recovery day and reminiscing about previous jobs.
This is one we are currently back on sorting the front area. This is an area of the back garden we completed last spring.
The planting is looking beautiful and the millboard deck looks as good as the day we installed it.

Think I may have burnt myself out, so I'm going to take a few days not thinking about anything work related at all.
I'll be in touch with anyone who is waiting early next week.

Another angle of our Japanese garden in burley in wharfedale.
The bridge is finished with wood burning called yaki sugi.
The dry river leading from the waterfall feature.
Slatted fence with Japanese window and detail on the top.
Still a bit of planting to do.
Design and build help by Gardens by Nick
Nicholas Islip will be able to explain more about the Japanese features.

All done,ready for its new life in Bronte House School . Perspex in. Clips on and smaller hinges look a bit nicer.
Thankyou very much to Dickson Timber for doing a good deal on the timber.