Vimarnmek Palace is the largest golden teak wood building in the world, and is an outstanding example of 19th Century Thai architecture influenced by European design.
Built in 1900 by King Rama V (who took residence in 1906); it was restored by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in 1982 as part of the dynasty’s bicentennial celebrations.
The planting scheme throughout […]
Here is another design from Thai Garden Design, this time for a square shaped garden plot, popular in Thai residential estates and property investments.
Key: 1. House building / 2. Concrete walkway to front of house / 3. Patio or decking area / 4. Water feature, pool or pond / 6. Grass area, possible play area for children […]
Attempts to bring back tropical specimens on the earliest shipping expeditions often resulted in disappointment or disaster.
Live plants nearly always died before they managed to reach European shores, and the ones that made it, soon withered and perished in the unfamiliar climate. Seeds were also not much more successful, as by the time they were planted, most had lost their ability to successfully germinate.
The large courtyard of this popular Thai bank was a ruin.
The management staff decided something had to be done and asked Thai Garden Design to assess. We recommended a re-landscape, a new planting scheme, and new seating and relaxation areas for staff and friends.
The results are dramatic. This once redundant space has been transformed into a fresh and […]
These impressive flowering plants stand out from the herd with their bright gold and light green leaves.
In Thailand, they often grow up to 20 foot when planted in the ground.
Due to their height, they are often used to accentuate other low level bedded plants, which they tower above. Their tall appearence in a natural […]
Another popular and traditional feature of a Thai garden is the artificial stone or pebble mountain, known as the khao mor.
Rocks and stones are often cemented together to make up an impressive garden feature. These were very popular within Thai palaces, with the khao mor mountain being the centre point location for many […]
Thailand is a hot country. In the Summer months, temperatures can reach to over 40 Celsius. To ensure the health of your Thai garden, you need to take into account Thailand’s climate, and it’s effect on your plants, grass and soil.
(Pic above: Decaying leaves and plant life will provide nutrients to this Thai garden, but the stones will take […]
People living in Thailand spend a lot of time outside. Many houses are designed for outdoor living, with land specially allocated for this.
If you are currently building or designing a house in Thailand, or you have an existing courtyard and are unsure what to do with the space, then why not add a tropical pond?
Pornchai Gardens recently added this […]
This design can be allocated to a small part of the garden, one located at a waters edge of a river or large pond.
The Thai Waters Edge Oasis
Key1. Thick wooden steps halfway submerged into soil / 2. Water feature and sitting area / 3. Sectioned off planting areas / 4. Wooden or Wood Plastic Composite Patio with seating / 5. Small pier […]
If you have some garden space in Thailand, whether at home or place of work, and the ground is hard, bumpy, uneven etc, then why not invest in some Thai landscaping?
A professional Thai landscaper will visit your home and advise you on how to best develop your land, processes involved and cost. It's probably not as expensive as you think.
You can always […]
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