Jim Fogarty Design
"A garden design can be great, but it isn't brought to fruition until it is built. Quality of construction is extremely important to me and using a good contractor makes my designs come to life. That is why I take seriously the decision I have made to use Semken Landscaping to build my gardens. The results prove it. Over the last three years, we have won gold medals for our show gardens at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, as well as two Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria awards for excellence. This year we also took the award for 'Best in Show'".
"I designed a garden at the Sydney International Gardening Show in September 2004 for a large listed building products company. It was an easy decision to ask Semken Landscaping to build this garden, particularly as there is the added pressure on me at the moment to win awards."
"We currently had the huge task of taking the first ever Australian Show Garden to the Chelsea Flower Show in London in 2004. For me, I would not have considered using anyone else. To stand on an international stage, Semken Landscaping are the only contractors I would use."
"Semken have proven to me their abilities with construction and the high level of detail I expect. They have the highest morale of any construction company I have seen. All their staff are capable, honest and well presented. It is clear that their management team is efficient and are capable of not only organising, but also doing anything I need. Not only have we proved successful in the public eye at Garden Shows, but we also have a long list of delighted private clients who we have designed and built for over the past few years."
"That to me is important, and that's why I stick with the best, Semken Landscaping."
"I am happy to discuss this further if required."
Jim Fogarty
Director
Jim Fogarty Design Pty Ltd
Member of the Horticultural Media Association of Australia
Visit Jim @ www.jimfogartydesign.com.au
Vivid Design
"The relationship that has existed between Vivid Design and Semken Landscaping is something that we have value highly. We have always found the crew at Semken Landscaping enthusiastic and professional, with a driving force to get the job done right. Over the years, we have recommended Semken Landscaping to construct over 100 of our designs, always assured in the knowledge that our clients will have a positive experience with the company. We hope to continue our working relationship for many years to come".
Carolyn Blackman
Joby Blackman
Vivid Design
Landscape & Irrigation Services
"Landscape & Irrigation Services P/L, as Project Managers and client representatives on major landscape projects in Victoria, Australia, have had a close working association with Semken Landscaping (Semken) for the past 9 years. Prior to that I worked as the senior project manager for landscape and urban design based projects for the City of Melbourne, where Semken were the preferred landscape contractors."
"I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Semken to those who are seeking quality workmanship of the highest standard, attention to detail, and timely completion of projects. Semken's diverse experience with residential, commercial, public open space and recreational landscapes assures their high profile and professional standing in the landscape industry."
"Our experience with Semken is in the public parks, gardens and streetscapes of inner Melbourne. The projects usually incorporate a high level of urban design and landscape detail and often include specialist features such as water features, lighting, mature vegetation and surface treatments."
"Semken has built its reputation as a leading landscape contractor in Victoria, by continuing to perform to the high standards established by its Directors, Martin Semken and Mark Bence. To work with Semken means you have a project which is closely monitored, supervised and constructed by trade's people who take pride in their work. The close monitoring and supervision of works by the Directors and senior staff ensures outcomes are in accordance with design intentions. Design changes during construction are inevitable, and the experience of Semken ensures that outcomes are practical and achievable, as they are able to communicate and interpret designs."
"If you require any further information on our experiences with Semken Landscaping please do not hesitate to contact me."
Bruce Cartwright
Director
Landscape & Irrigation Services
Ph | 0061 3 9819 7084
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