Garden design, garden planning, garden layout, planting plants and planting schemes

A benchmark for garden benches

Posted on November 26th, 2009

Here’s a very simple classic basic very similar to the traditional Park bench and because it is made using pressure treated timbers, this bench will last a very long time. Not surprising therefore that this very popular and very affordable (around € 200.00) garden bench with such good looks and very comfortable seating  has become a benchmark for garden bench seating.

Available flatpacked or assembled from our GARDENSTUDIO in Terenure.

HAMMOCKS – a heavenly feeling in the garden

Posted on June 9th, 2009

What better way to enjoy those lazy hazy sunny summer days than facing skywards enjoying a gentle soothing slumber in a beautiful robust weatherproofed (frame) Hammock? There’s hardly a more affordable and enjoyable way to enjoy Outdoor Living!

Made from pressure treated spruce and a resilent heavy duty cotton canvass, this is the timeless classic for all gardens great and small. The classic hammock is a great and fun addition to any garden. Kids go crazy for them, and adults love them.

We all deserve a little TLC and this is a very affordable and long lasting way, to indulge in summertime bliss, year after year. Available from our GARDENSTUDIO with prices starting at only € 295.00 (Flatpacked).

Easy to follow self assembly instructions are enclosed. Simply add fun.

 Only limited stocks available from:

Design for Gardens at GARDENSTUDIO

Posted on June 8th, 2009

An update on the terrific graphic design work which is being done by  BAMMEDIA on our behalf. A big thanks to Bridget who is doing super work on defining our design identity and ethos for our GARDENSTUDIO and I’m sure you will agree, the graphics for Point of Sale Display panels featuring a selection of our Garden products many with Unique Styles is simply inspiring.

We had a fantastic response to our products at BLOOM 2009 and I look forward to welcoming many visitors to our new GARDENSTUDIO showrooms in Terenure. 

GARDENSTUDIO

Posted on June 2nd, 2009

Our new showrooms located at Unit 1, Fortfield Lane, Fortfield Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W (entrance to Fortfield Lane is next to the Topaz Service Station on Fortfield Road) is open to the Public. Unfortunately because of heavy commitments of our landscaping project workload, we can only facilitate visits to our Showrooms by prior appointment. We can also offer flexible visit times, eg, outside normal office hours as well as Saturdays. 

Our GARDENSTUDIO features an exciting range of unique and exciting well designed garden products including Water Features, Victorian Summerhouses, leisure Garden Furniture, Deroma Planters, handcast Bronze Garden Sculpture etc, several of which were exhibited with great success at BLOOM 2009.

 To make an appointment to visit our GARDENSTUDIO, simply call us on 087-2306 128 or send us an email to info@owenchubblandscapers.com

 We very much look forward to your visit.

A sturdy Garden bench that’s built for comfort and durability

Posted on May 25th, 2009

Looking for a comfortable, hardwearing garden seat/bench but one that is very good value and requires little maintenance ? Well here’s a design  which is influenced by the style of the classic Park bench and because of it’s excellent ergonomic profiling is also very comfortable to sit on. Produced from pressure treated spruce it is tough enough to withstand  all that the traditional Irish weather can offer and go on doing so for 20+ years and more.

At 1800mm long (6′ 0″) there’s plenty of sitting space for at least 3 adults. Available in two formats (flat pack and ready assembled) with  prices starting at € 235.00 (incl VAT) offering great value for money. So no more need to worry about annual painting or staining, simply admire the timber hues as they gracefully turn a silver grey in time and leaving you more time to enjoy the garden from the comfort of a sturdy bench.

So whether you prefer to put the feet up or sit up, there’s hardly a more comfortable and affordable hardwearing alternative to this classic style Park bench. 

The product comes complete with an easy to follow assembly instruction and all timbers are pre-drilled which means that with the help of a cordless driver, the unit can be assembled in a little over 10 mins.

The product will be available for sale from our exhibition stand (Outdoor Retail Area, Stand Nrs # 35, # 36,  & # 37) at the BLOOM 2009 Garden Festival, 28 May - 1 June 2009 as well as from ‘Owen Chubb GardenStudio’  in Terenure, Dublin 6W. Delivery and Assembly services are also available (extra charges may apply).

The Beehive Composter – a form with function

Posted on April 17th, 2009

Beehive Composter in traditional white

Although the distinctive form is deliberately reminiscent and influenced by a traditional Beehive, the Beehive Composter unit is essentially a garden composter.  The attractive design causes great confusion at garden shows with many curious onlookers believing the product to be a beehive. This unique looking garden composter is much more appealing than the typical bland and often ugly plastic looking equivalents. Instead of people trying  to hide or disguise a plastic composter, the Beehive Composter unit on the otherhand has a very distinctive and although a fully functioning composter unit it is too good looking to be hidden. This Beehive Composter is a show-off and we expect that owners would display it in a much more prominent position within the garden.  Very popular especially amongst owners of townhouse gardens, is to use the unit as a Garden Tidy, ie to store garden handtools, bucket, watering cans etc.  

The Beehive Composter unit is the ‘top of the range’ choice and it will make your compost corner an attractive feature. No need to hide plastic tubs or rotting heaps at the bottom of the garden anymore. The Beehive Composter is designed to meet the requirements of the discerning user and is an excellent composter particularly for townhouse gardens where ‘form comes before function’. It can also be used as an attractive garden tidy/store for tools etc. Quality of workmanship and finishing sets our beehive composters apart. Choose from the very popular flatpack or one of our ready assembled models. Our Beehive Composters are supplied in natural ready for you to paint or stain in the colour of your choice.

We believe our Beehive Composter is the best quality available with a high level of workmanship and finishing. It’s constructed from mahogany WBP ply which will give a longer outdoor life.

The composter has a capacity of approx 230 litres, measures 560×560 x880, and comes with a hinged lid for ease of depositing all manner of household and garden waste. The completed compost is removed via a panel at the bottom.

The Beehive Composter will make an beautiful design statement in any garden. Prices (incl VAT): € 129.00 (Flatpacked); € 159.00 (Assembled).

For some very useful information about composting see an earlier SUNBLOG: http://www.owenchubblandscapers.com/news/entry/popular-questions-about-composting/

A Classic Garden Bench

Posted on April 16th, 2009

When it comes to choosing a bench for the garden,  are you like many other people and prefer the comfort and looks of the classic ’Park Bench’ design? Park benches are much more comfortable and attractive and are made for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Unlike the usual almost ‘orthopaedic’ looking benches with straight backs, right-angled corners which can cause discomfort to the lower back  and thigh muscles areas as well as behind the knees, the Classic Garden Bench is designed for informal but relaxing seating postures.  The gentle but distinctive sweeping profile curve of the Classic Garden Bench is very ergonomic design which fits snugly around the lower spinal area as well as providing plenty of upper body lumbar support and yet a more informal but relaxing sitting posture.  This becomes very apparent once you sit on the bench and right back into the lower curve of the Classic Garden Bench. Instinctively you will want to unwind, lift your feet off the ground and feel the aches and stresses gently fade away. The park style benches are also ideal for a group of people to sit together and reminisce. Some people might simply want to put the feet up and simply stretch out.  So when it comes to selecting a garden bench, go for one which is proven, comfortable to use and weatherproofed (so need to worry about taking it indoors or buying expensive covers).

Classic Garden Bench

Classic Garden  Benches are produced from pressure treated timbers (usually Spruce) and can be left outdoors in all weathers. The traditional weighty cast iron sides have been replaced by a sturdy timber sub-frame and the bench with open sides is much easier to change the position of the bench.

You’ll be delighted to know that this high quality well made Classic Garden Bench is available (from Owen Chubb Garden Landscapes Limited) in two formats ready assembled or flatpacked for self assembly with prices starting from  just over  € 235.00  (incl VAT).