Case Studies

An extension to the terraced house left a muddy patch of ground. The client wished to take advantage of the south west sun on the right side of the garden with a seat and raised bed to grow climbers up trellis for screening. She also wished to include a water feature reminiscent of 'levadas', water channels seen in Madeira. As she is a keen gardener she wanted to maximise planting space but also be able to dine near the bifold doors. It was a lot to fit in 5x5m space! The design reused the stone from the house and yard,…

A little-used lawned front garden with large horse chestnut trees blocking light The client works from home and looks out on to this front garden. She wished to turn it into a haven for birds, bees and butterflies which she could appreciate but was new to gardening and didn't really know where to start. She was after an informal, naturalistic look with a flowing path and to incorporate antique stone ornaments.   The master plan showing a birds eye view of the garden design Work in progress, the lawn has been cleared and the crazy paving path is being laid. The…

The client's garden was a former farmyard which had previously been concreted and paved over for practical purposes. She wished to introduce some much needed colour and greenery to soften the hard lines, to be appreciated from the house, driveway and outdoor seating areas. An island bed in the centre of the main entertaining patio which had an overgrown conifer in it.  Planted for year round interest in the client's favourite colours, including Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' (Honeysuckle Box) for structure, Ibis sempervirens Perennial candytuft), Sedum Lineare Variagatum, Cosmos atrsanguineous (Chocolate cosmos) and purple allium and tulip bulbs added for…