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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.
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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.
Contempory Rural Garden Design
Garden Style in the Countryside Our clients for this garden design project were a design conscious semi-retired couple. They had recently relocated to a Barn Conversion just outside Needham Market from London. Having created a stylish home internally, they were ready to bring the same level of sophistication to their garden. The Garden Design Brief […]
A Contemporary Courtyard Garden
Small Garden Design This small garden in Colchester, Essex had measured just 10m x 10m (33′ x 33′) and was heavily overlooked to the rear. The brief was for a contemporary finish which they could entertain friends and family in. The house was raised above the garden by approximately 1.5m (6′) so the lack of […]
Designing The Country Garden
Llevelo were appointed to rejuvenate this multi-acre garden into a family friendly space fit for a couple who loved to host. The clients were keen to include features such as a sensorial planting area, vegetable garden, hot tub, pergola and outdoor cooking area. Llevelo co-ordinated a range of contractors to ensure all elements of this […]
A Kitchen Garden
When we first visited this garden, it was an unused area which was tired and joyless. The client wanted to do ‘something’ and had an idea about a greenhouse. We explored the options including a party garden and a family space but eventually came back to the greenhouse being the focal point. This section of […]
Garden Design – Dealing with Level Changes
Creating flow in an uneven space This large garden (6000m2) has a significant level change with a difference of 3200mm from the house to the rear boundary and the ground was heavy clay. The property is in Roydon, Essex, which is a Green Belt area, meaning the garden proposal had to be submitted with the […]
Garden Design – A Minimalist Space
Creating new focal points This garden in Hockley, Essex, belonged to a young family. The summer house had recently been completed and the clients were looking for ways to reduce its presence. They wanted a minimalist look to complement their home. They didn’t want to have to tend to the garden heavily so a low […]
A Family Space
Unique features for all ages This is a fabulously fun garden on Mersea, near Colchester. The client had a young family who were very active in local clubs and loved having friends round for barbecues. The brief was simple: a garden that didn’t look like his friends’ gardens! We explored a host of ideas including […]
A Garden with a View
Embracing a view is a challenge we relish in. Ensuring the garden is beautiful in its own right without competing with the view is crucial to a successful design. In the case of this large garden in Althorne, Essex, the design called for a simplified layout to help acheive that. Fantastic views of the esturary […]