Feb 17, 2025

Boulders & Trees

Garden Pruning Productions

Removing Large Holly Trees and Building a Boulder Retaining Wall

Transforming Landscapes with Strength & Beauty  

At Garden Pruning Productions, we specialize in creating durable and visually stunning landscapes. In this project, we removed overgrown holly trees and installed a natural boulder retaining wall, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. Here’s how we did it:  

Digging the Boulder Bed  

We started by excavating the foundation for the boulders, ensuring a stable base for the retaining wall. This step was crucial for long-term durability and proper drainage.

Removing Stumps  

After cutting down the holly trees, we carefully extracted their stumps to prevent regrowth and allow for a smooth construction process.

Removing Stumps

Filling the Dumpster with Stumps  

Efficient cleanup was key to keeping the site organized. We loaded the uprooted stumps into a dumpster, making space for the next phase.

Filling Dumpster

Loading Stumps  

Using heavy equipment, we transported the stumps off-site for responsible disposal, ensuring an environmentally friendly approach.

Loading Stumps

Preparing the Boulder Bed  

With a clear work area, we compacted and graded the base to provide a strong foundation for the boulders. Proper preparation prevents shifting and ensures long-term stability.

Preparing the Boulder Bed

Ready to Place Boulders  

Once the bed was ready, we made final adjustments to ensure the boulders would be placed securely and evenly.

Ready to Place Boulders

Boulders Delivered  

Carefully selected boulders arrived on-site, chosen for their size, shape, and natural beauty to create a seamless retaining wall.

Boulders Delivered

Placing Boulders  

Using precision and expertise, we stacked the boulders strategically, ensuring both structural integrity and an appealing natural look.

Placing Boulders

Boulder Wall Front & Back  

The completed retaining wall provided both a front and back view, showcasing the solid craftsmanship and natural beauty of the stonework.

Boulder Wall Front

The Result  

This project not only reinforced the landscape but also enhanced its visual appeal, blending strength with nature. Whether you need tree removal, retaining walls, or full-scale landscape transformations, Garden Pruning Productions delivers quality and reliability every time.

Boulder Wall Back

Preserving Tradition, Enhancing Beauty  

At Garden Pruning Productions, we bring an authentic approach to Japanese pruning, ensuring each tree reflects its true form and beauty. Whether shaping young trees or restoring mature specimens, our expertise transforms landscapes into living art.  

Garden Pruning Productions was started with a mission to promote and provide authentic Japanese style gardening. From years as a hobby, we began by rescuing neglected Lace leaf Maples. Soon, word got around and demand began to grow as people with these trees wanted help they could trust.
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