Preparing the Infrastructure
A trench is carefully excavated to install the electrical cables and service pipes, ensuring that all essential connections are in place for the next stages of the garden project.
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An Enclosed Green Garden Around the Pool
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A Green and Private Poolside Garden in Sompt
In October 2026, we started work on transforming the outdoor area around a swimming pool in Sompt into an enclosed, green garden. Following the installation of the swimming pool and terraces, the surrounding ground had settled considerably, leaving the levels uneven and in need of attention.
Restoring the Ground Levels
Our first step was to bring the ground around the swimming pool back up to the correct level. While carrying out this work, we also installed underground electrical cables and irrigation pipes, ready to be connected at a later stage. Planning these installations in advance ensures that the garden is prepared for its next phase.
A Fresh Green Lawn
Once the ground levels were restored, we laid a new lawn using natural turf rolls around the swimming pool. This immediately created a fresh, green setting and a soft transition between the pool, terraces and surrounding garden.
Creating Privacy with Green Boundaries
To give the garden a more enclosed and private character, we are creating a boundary hedge using Fagus sylvatica (European beech). This will form a natural green screen around the outside of the garden, providing structure and a sense of seclusion.
The next stage will be the planting of carefully selected trees and shrubs, mainly evergreen varieties. This will ensure that the garden retains its green character throughout the year, while adding depth, texture and a natural atmosphere.
The aim is to create a peaceful, sheltered poolside garden where greenery, privacy and outdoor living come together.
The Dutch Gardener – Garden Design, Landscaping & Maintenance
Preparing the Ground Levels
High-quality, carefully screened topsoil is delivered to the site to raise and level the ground around the swimming pool, creating the perfect foundation for the finished garden.
Phase 1 Completed
The new lawn is now in place, covering approximately 350 m², and all planting beds have been enriched with a fresh layer of quality compost. A great foundation for the next stage of the garden transformation!
Restoring Character & Creating Privacy
We have given the original rose arches a new lease of life and relocated existing plants to new positions within the garden. Once the new hedge is planted, we will create a beautiful green enclosure around the garden.