An Example of a European style Walled Garden
lawn once established, which is really exciting.” With the trend towards more people wanting to grow their own food, “we’re getting more requests from people who want to grow veggies in their floral beds,” Dann says, and this year, she’ll be creating more formal veggie gardens, which are typically laid out in four raised boxes with a central feature such as a fountain, grafted tree, sundial or obelisk. “They’re great in the backyard and if you edge it right and mix in colours they can be just as attractive as a floral garden.” One of the biggest outdoor spaces Dann has been developing is a four-acre property in Bearspaw. She started out with a fairly blank canvass putting in wind breaks and boundaries and every summer adds more beds or borders. Last year, she added a formal English-style rose garden and a formal English-style perennial garden, both with raised walls. “It’s been a huge project but it’s been really rewarding.” WARRANTIES AND INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS Escapes Inc is a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau and Biz With The Best. It is licensed with the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta, has WCB coverage as well as liability insurance and is bonded. Escapes Inc offers a twoyear workmanship warranty on all hardscape work. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Formal Fountain Beds
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