After discussion with the client, we added vegetable beds, a summer house and a rear gate to the brief, and it was also requested we remove the hot tub which was built into the existing deck. The scheme we proposed involved building a completely new deck and summer house at the rear of the garden, which was a sun-trap in the evening. The deck area was to be constructed around an existing tree. The scheme then separated the lawn into three...

Our clients required a refresh of their existing garden, which had become a bit tired and overgrown. They were keen to have a traditional garden with formal and informal planting, and the scheme we suggested incorporated a walk through various planting areas, including a secluded walk a shaded wooded area. The clients bought our design and tendered out the landscaping work.   < Return to the...

Our clients wanted a contemporary, stylish garden with lots of space for entertaining, all in a very small space. The existing plot was an unexciting box of lawn and paving, and the clients were interested in replicating the contemporary feel of their home’s interior. Our proposed design was an example of using a bold design in a small space, with a combination of architectural white rendered walls and fences, with bespoke seating set...

The clients, both professionals, wanted a family garden but with grown up areas. When we first visited the property the front and back gardens were both overgrown, and the clients had little time to maintain them. We suggested a scheme which would allow all family members to use the rear garden, with play areas for the children, a fine lawn and shaded planting areas, and a sunny patio and dining area. The entertaining area was surrounded with...

Apologies for the lack of posts. This week has seen the start of a new garden build, which leaves little time for anything much in the evening, let alone writing the blog. So here is a brief round up of the odds and sods which have taken place. The work bit It’s not too late to ask us to redesign your garden for the summer. We’re booked up until the middle of June, and we have a couple of other jobs in the pipeline, but if you fancy...