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Terraced sloping garden

Our brief for this steeply sloping garden in Ashbourne was to tame the 1.8m drop in order to create a family garden which allowed for seating, lawn and plenty of planting space. The finished garden showing multiple level changes. Shame about the weather! The 'before' shot, showing the 1.8m climb to the rear of the garden. From the start we worked very closely with the clients, and after...

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Large rural rear garden

The finished garden viewed from the new deck The brief for this garden was to remove a problem raised planting feature which was cutting the garden in half, and then to provide a contemporary garden which could be used for relaxing and entertaining. The client specified they would like a larger lawn area, more seating areas in which to enjoy the evening sunshine, and low maintenance but...

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Large semi-detatched suburban garden

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. The garden featured a...

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Chill out garden

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...

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Townhouse garden

The clients, both professionals, wanted a family garden but with grown up areas. The view across the completed rear garden The rear garden with interlocking circular zones 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...

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Remodelling a garden for privacy

Our latest completed garden was, on the face of it, quite a simple project. Our client found her back garden completely overlooked by a newly built house. She needed us to provide her with some privacy, and at the same time redesign the existing planting and undertake some maintenance tasks – all on a modest budget. Before, with new house looming over the fence Our solution was two-fold:...

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