Contemporary Garden meets Traditional Heritage

A view across a modern garden which includes a set of steps leading to a swimming pool area. Sun loungers can be seen in the mid ground. In the background, a double row of box head pleached trees can be seen with natural trees to the rear of these.

Contemporary Meets Heritage Llevelo Garden Design were commissioned to support a planning application for a new dwelling. The original home was a gate keepers lodge is Grade II* Listed. This is extremely rare and reflects the properties remarkable heritage. Humphry Repton was an original landscape designer to the property. Therefore design sensitivity was called for […]

A Modern Garden in the Country

Llevelo Garden Design were appointed to re-design the landscape of this clients new property near Newmarket, Suffolk. The garden was part of a larger refurbishment project with the house being completely rebuilt.  The first challenge was in creating a clear approach to the front door which was positioned to the side of the house. The […]

The Walled Garden

The project is still under construction and therefore the images here show only some of the planting in the walled garden. This brand new garden was created following a new spa building which was constructed within the grounds of a large country estate in Brantham. The original garden was partly old oak sleepers forming vegetable […]

Commercial Courtyard Planting

A view across a public walkway to converted farm buildings with planting either side

Commercial Courtyard – Plant List The ground conditions for the area are very very draining sandy soil. The majority of the borders are in full sun and irrigation was installed to assist with maintenance. The aesthetic aims were for year round interest and a clean, contemporary look.  Trees Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ Corylus […]

Top Ten Tips for Gardening Beginners

Top Tips for gardening beginners

Getting started on your garden can feel like a daunting task. In this article, we break it down into manageable sections to help give you a clearer idea on how to approach creating a new garden.

Press Release: Chelsea Flower Show 2022

The Calm and Wellbeing Garden CAD image for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

With appreciation for our mental health higher than ever, we look at the design features for a relaxation garden. Our ’top tips’ cover layout, paving choices, planting and more to allow you to convert your garden into a space to reset and relax.

Top Plants Used Relaxation Garden Design

A view through a double row of 'box-head' pleached trees. Underplanting is in soft colours and a pathway leads to a new area of the garden

With appreciation for our mental health higher than ever, we look at the design features for a relaxation garden. Our ’top tips’ cover layout, paving choices, planting and more to allow you to convert your garden into a space to reset and relax.

Top tips on How to Design / Create a Relaxation Garden

Comfortable armchairs with side tables in a green garden

With appreciation for our mental health higher than ever, we look at the design features for a relaxation garden. Our ’top tips’ cover layout, paving choices, planting and more to allow you to convert your garden into a space to reset and relax.

10. Garden Lighting & Irrigation Plans

Garden Design Additional Services

Garden Lighting Plans We always encourage clients to consider lighting in their garden, particularly in areas which are often viewed from the house. Gardens can be a considerable sum so spending a small amount at the end of a project to ensure that the garden can be appreciated throughout the year and no matter the […]

9. Your Garden Maintenance Schedules

Penelope Walker of Llevelo Garden Design with the Silver-Gilt Medal awarded for her debut garden at the Chelsea Flower Show; The Panathlon Joy Garden

Caring for your garden Once your garden is complete, we want you to feel confident about caring for it and best positioned to encourage your new plants to flourish. That’s why we offer comprehensive Maintenance Schedules which provide simple explanations of the general care of each plant. This includes when to prune, possible pests and […]