Modern Garden, Hampstead

The front garden and driveway are landscaped in seamless detail with sophisticated blue-grey granite. Rich planting smoothes and softens the space. A ‘black planet‘ puddlestone sculpture makes a bold statement. After dark, light permeates the stones from within, illuminating the planet’s core to dramatic effect. The back garden is for entertaining and relaxing with outdoor sofas and a sleek kitchen. Smooth York stone pavers flow through the spaces, connecting the…

The Koi Pond Garden

Front and back gardens were designed for this newly built property in Hertfordshire. The design for the driveway created a spacious circular bed around the protected Monkey Puzzle tree. The drive is surfaced in resin-bound stone, coloured to sit pleasingly with the house. Large planters with yew balls frame the entrance. A pair of coned holly trees frame the gates, and Rhododendrons and azaleas sweep around the drive with a…

1930s Garden Welwyn Garden City

Rosemary was brought in to renovate this 1930s garden in 2012 and has now worked with three consecutive owners, helping each one bring their own personal touches to the space. This garden had solid structural elements but needed a planting scheme to enhance the mature Rhododendrons and enliven the area closest to the house. A sweeping path leads to a wishing-well brought to England by a previous owner. A surprise…

Formal Garden in Hampstead, London - path

Formal Garden, Hampstead

The owners of this exclusive modern residence wanted instant impact in their 2.5 acre garden.Topiarised trees create a sense of drama and structure. Sweeping banks of box hedging flow across the landscape bringing shape and direction. Scented climbers cloak the concrete walls of the 50 metre drive, and mature trees provide privacy. A previous stone water feature is developed into a rock garden using large English granite boulders. Each boulder…

Country Garden, Buckinghamshire

The client wanted to update this beautiful country garden situated on the chalky Chilterns. The front entrance has been defined with drum shaped beech pillars, and the existing beech hedge renovated. Lavender leads to the front door, and a gravel garden has relocated the parking further from the house, softening the entrance. A series of terraces wrap around the house leading to the lawn and other areas. A new Orangery…