This linear garden was created to add structural and floral interest between the sweeping drive and the large lawn. An entertaining area close to the house has raised rendered beds and a bespoke, decorative screen water feature which acts as a focal feature. Cedar pergolas add to the experience and frame the views. A path works it's way through a series of rectangular beds, planted with flowering perennials and areas of clipped hedging to make the flowers pop.
This medium sized garden was a blank canvas. The client wanted to create a cottage inspired garden to fit in with the local area, yet with a modern edge to it.
The angular design is softened with informal plants such as Lavenders and Anthremis to spill over the straight edges. The Cor-ten steel lining the paths and the rusted obelisks add character and warmth to the scheme. There are several seating areas so the garden can be enjoyed from different view points.
The show home gardens for a housing developer allow the customer to visualise the house like a home, helping to boost sales.
When designing, the layout must be most striking from viewing within the show homes. The gardens need to emit prestige whilst being homely and relatable to the consumer.
The show home gardens for a housing developer allow the customer to visualise the house like a home, helping to boost sales.
When designing, the layout must be most striking from viewing within the show homes. The gardens need to emit prestige whilst being homely and relatable to the consumer.
The show home gardens for a housing developer allow the customer to visualise the house like a home, helping to boost sales.
When designing, the layout must be most striking from viewing within the show homes. The gardens need to emit prestige whilst being homely and relatable to the consumer.
The garden was a blank canvas of lawn after being cleared of overgrown shrubberies. The client wanted a planting design using angular lines to create a contemporary feel. This was softened with the use of textured perennials offering a long season of floral interest throughout the summer. When established the structure of evergreen hedging sections planted between the delicacy of perennials will enhance the contemporary feel.
A French inspired Victorian garden with a contemporary twist. To achieve this, reclaimed brick (to match existing wall) were used to create circular beds. The brick is complimented by a smooth, sweeping rendered wall. Creative brick detailing at ground level is set apart using crisp cream gravel. The planting is low maintenance perennials including Lavender, Nepeta, Geraniums and Achillea.
The client wanted a taste of Italy in Wakefield without being too blatant. To achieve this, the existing fence along with the bespoke raised planters were painted a subtle olive colour. This contrasts perfectly with the rustic terracotta pots. Pleached laurel has been used to add instant height and privacy which when mature will create a seamless screen. Topiary pieces add quirky sophistication along with black painted lion heads to serve as focal points
Working for David Wilson Homes in 2016, I worked with the onsite contractors to develop a scheme for the sales centre at this prestigious development within the former Terry's Factory. This included designing a chocolate orange sculpture to be donated to the city council. The planting was selected to offer year round structure with clipped box hedging. Flowering perennials and bulbs help to soften the angular of the buildings and enhance the materials and architecture on site
