PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We were approached by a local landscape contractor to assist with the repurposing of the family garden. The rear of the site, in particular, was underutilised, featuring a poorly-maintained lawn due to low light levels caused by neighbouring trees that couldn't be altered.

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Additionally, there were overgrown planting beds and an old, structurally unsound tool shed rendering it unusable. The client's objective was to install a garden office in this area, necessitating a reimagining of the surrounding garden to complement the new building.

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At the front of the garden, the existing patio was to be retained, while the thin, slightly raised beds that ran alongside a lawn needed enlarging.

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To address these requirements, we designed a space that formalises the rear portion of the garden. A corten steel moongate frames not only the new garden building but also a large stone sphere, which anchors the space and serves as a focal point. We tackled the challenge of limited light by incorporating foliage planting, with occasional bursts of colour from flowering shrubs and spring bulbs. A circular lawn has been retained, but we have used a shade-tolerant grass mix to combat the difficult conditions. Gravel paths traverse the space, connecting the two sections of the garden.

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The front portion of the garden has been brought up to date, complimenting the newly designed rear. We have slightly widened the raised beds to accommodate a broader range of plants, providing year-round interest. The lawn has been preserved, ensuring ample space for the client's children to play.

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