Nottingham Garden Design – Transforming a New Build Garden

Our clients, a family residing in an exclusive newly built property in Wollaton, Nottingham, faced a pressing issue: severe overlooking problems that compromised their privacy. They sought a garden that could evolve over time while providing space for family activities.

In response to these challenges, this Nottingham garden design scheme resulted in a family-oriented garden that not only addressed privacy concerns but also created a welcoming outdoor space for gatherings and play.

Here’s what we did:

Pleached Trees for Privacy

To combat the overlooking issue, we strategically planted pleached trees that, over time, would provide a natural screen, shielding the garden from prying eyes.

Family-Centric Design

Understanding the family’s needs, we incorporated a generous lawn area, perfect for children’s play, and a swing set. Additionally, a robust timber pergola was integrated to enhance screening from the house.

Entertaining Space

Our clients required a BBQ area behind the garage. We designed a spacious dining and sitting area where they could comfortably entertain family and friends.

Managing Level Changes

We implemented small steps and a retaining sleeper wall on one side to address the uneven terrain, cleverly concealed behind a timber-slatted fence.

Paving and Materials

We selected premium paving and clay pavers from London Stone for a touch of elegance, creating an inviting atmosphere. A bespoke-built timber slatted screen added a unique charm to the design.

Simple Planting Scheme

We kept the planting scheme straightforward and elegant at the client’s request. Hydrangea Petiolaris climbs gracefully up the garage wall, while Hydrangea Limelight and a selection of Astrantia, Geranium Rozanne, ferns (Polystichum Herrenhausen), and Hakonechloa were artfully incorporated into the borders.

In the garden’s heart, multi-stem Amelanchier lamarkii provides not only additional screening but also delightful spring blossoms and stunning autumn leaf colours.

Client’s Feedback

Our clients fell in love with our design concept from the start and chose not to make any changes to our initial ideas. They trusted our ability to craft a garden that perfectly suited their needs.

The transformation of their outdoor space thrilled them, and they eagerly anticipate the natural screening’s continuous improvement over time. In fact, they liked it so much that they referred us to their relatives!