A Need for Privacy in the Garden
A sheltered space This modern farmhouse near Colchester had been built centrally to the plot of land and the ‘garden’ was primarily lawn and a few trees but lacked structure and flow. Surrounding farmland meant the site was extremely windy despite the large conifer hedges on all sides (as a hedge will only reduce the […]
The Awkward-Shaped Garden
Innovation from necessity Many plots, especially those of new builds, can be an unusual shape which doesn’t seem to flow and this also can create a series of ‘dead’ spaces. This corner plot is no exception. It was originally a gate keeper’s lodge and was later sold off from the main dwelling and the lodge […]
Designing A Social Garden
A place to entertain This garden in Chattisham near Ipswich is attached to a guest house. The plan was to use the garden when friends came to visit, so the brief was all about entertainment. An external kitchen was not required as the house was open plan with bi-folding doors allowing for a seamless internal/external […]
Garden Design – The Long Narrow Garden
This unique space in the heart of Chelmsford, Essex measured an incredible 69m (226′) in length by less than 14m (45′) in width. Furthermore, the husband and wife had quite different tastes. He was looking for the more masculine presence of crisp lines and strong geometric shapes. She was keen on a softer approach with […]
A Georgian Garden
Combining function with flamboyance This beautiful one acre walled garden near Colchester was an original feature to a Georgian property. Set in 14 acres of land, the client wanted to develop the walled garden into something a little more structured. There was an existing swimming pool at one end and old fruit trees along the […]
