Clay paver

Ancienne Belgique Lava 

 

Processing:

Half bond


Design and construction:

Tuinen Snaet

Clay pavers create the perfect transition between nature and the home

Swimming amongst waves of green

 

Sometimes nature specifically defines how a garden should look. The owners of a piece of land in the historic dunes at Sint-Martens-Latem were extremely fond of the rolling green hills and the wooded area around their home.
 
Garden contractor Frederiek Snaet was given the task to respect this natural setting whilst adding a sleek but simple swimming pool.
Frederiek already began the extensive earthworks while the original house was being demolished. In that way the owners were not bothered by all the work in the garden. 

 

 

Some creepers and evergreen ball and cloud-shaped box bushes were placed against the side walls, softening the otherwise harsh lines of the building. Together with the owners Frederiek opted to place the mosaic overflow swimming pool at a sunny height by the house.

He created a lovely neat edge using Ancienne Belgique, dark lava clay pavers from Vande Moortel and placed steps at the sides and back, allowing the residents easy access to the pool. In between the house and the swimming pool Frederiek planted a wide, half-height, wavy box hedge hiding the view of the swimming pool cover from the house.

A sloping box border screens off the cover roll.  

 

 

Around the house Frederiek laid a wide clay paver path weaving delightfully around the evergreen box bushes. The lawns around the house follow the natural slopes of the landscape. 

He placed high trees and large bushes like green islands along the sides of the lawn. At the edge of the garden the owners can enjoy a stroll in the shade amongst the trees.

The organic path meanders between the high plants, alongside hydrangeas, ferns and shade-loving plants. A sunken irrigation system keeps everything fresh and green all year round. 

 
 

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