Kew Fountain
Sundial and Armillary
Gilded
Recumbent Stag
Hever Balustrading
Garden designers use similar techniques,
like RHS Gold medal winning John Everiss,
who requested that the Chilstone Temple
used in People’s Choice Award winning
Meningistic Now Futures garden at 2016
Chelsea Flower Show, looked like it had
been standing in his garden for decades.
This was achieved using a mixture of paint
washes and Liquid Weather.
A pair of naturally weathered planters
were placed alongside and filled with
mature lavender plants to complete the
look.
Fountains are the fastest garden feature to
weather naturally over time, helped by the
flow of water and the build-up of algae.
Fountains don’t have to be huge, they
come in a vast range of sizes and are
small enough to slot onto a small wall to
transform the space with a water feature.
Another little known fact is that the
tannins from Oak leaves add a unique
coloring as they fall onto cast stone in
autumn. So if you want to blend your
ornaments or sculptures quickly into your
planting or to add an established and
timeless quality, pop it under an oak tree!
Gold leaf
For added glamour gold leaf can be
applied to add a wow factor. It could be
applied to stag antlers, or to the tips of
small pineapples on driveway pier caps.
The options can be scaled up or down
depending on your imagination.
So move over gnomes and plan a garden
feature to reflect your home’s personality
and make your garden space as traditional
or unique as you desire. With the right
planting and detailing, a well-placed
ornament, urn or planter can add a cosy,
magical feel to your outdoor space.
Adding stone benches, sundials and
planters can create a tranquil zone to fit a
garden of any size. Why not take a look at
our show gardens in Kent for inspiration?
Architectural Stonework
Chilstone also produce architectural
stonework for restoration, or new builds
with colour matching and a fine textured
surface to look identical to carved stone
for a much lower cost. Many architects
have worked with us on designs to
incorporate stainless steel reinforcements
for bespoke load bearing components.
Chilstone produce a large range of
products from window surrounds, stone
coping, pier caps, balustrading to porticos
to match your existing stonework and add
to the value of your home.
www.chilstone.com
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