Modern Courtyard, St Albans

Front gardens can sometimes get overlooked but with love and attention they will give pleasure every time you open your front door – as well as adding kerb appeal. This courtyard provides a sunny front garden that is private and secluded. The garden design for this award-winning ultra modern home was inspired by Italian courtyards, with formal geometry around the focal point of a Judas tree. Hardwood decking, Cor-ten steel…

Modern Cottage Garden, London

The unusual shape of this urban cottage garden called for some creative design solutions. An oval lawn was designed to maximise the space for the children to play on. The path hugs the edge of the lawn leading to the garden office, which makes good use of the triangular corner of the garden. Carefully positioned trees provide a sense of privacy and seclusion. Brick walls lend support to climbing clematis,…

Down to the River, Hertfordshire

Located next to a river this boardwalk and seating area complete phase one of the garden developments. A curved seating area provides the socialising space. In the centre of the seating is a firebowl with a flat grill surround to cook on. From here the timber boardwalk curves through grasses and irises to the jetty by the water. Planting is soft and flowing with moisture loving plants, willow trees and…

beautiful family garden in Hertfordshire

Family Garden, Hertfordshire

This contemporary family garden combines the family play essentials with a garden to give pleasure throughout the seasons. The garden consists of three levels with steps leading from one to another. An oval lawn sits at the centre, providing the space needed to balance the planting and is a great place for games. On each side side of the garden paths leading through luxurious planting which creates secret passages including…

Copper Courtyard

This jewel of a courtyard is a tranquil haven for relaxing - and also provides a beautiful backdrop with framed views from the kitchen. The central feature is a fish pond with a copper water feature. A curved laminated Ipe bench flows from one side of the courtyard to the other, bisected by the pond. The timber adds warmth to the space, while the Venetian plastered walls and porcelain paving…