Never cast a clout ‘til May is out! We all know how fickle the UK weather is and how careful you have to be at this time of year. There are some easy ways to protect your plants however and it’s worth it to get everything off to a good start. By now you should have…
This great site was on two levels and we planned to make the maximum use of both: The upper levels were used to create terraces and an area for a productive garden and greenhouse, whilst the lower level became a comfortable, sunny, family garden. The trellises provided screening for privacy and also opportunities for climbing…
This was a large planting project for a newly constructed garden. I approached the project by designing a naturalistic planting scheme for the majority of the planting areas. A large amount of existing viburnums and pieris were moved to the boundaries to create a double evergreen frame rather than removing them. It was a challenge…
I am delighted to have been awarded a Best of Houzz Service award once again. It is great to be acknowledged for this and I thank my lovely clients who have left such encouraging reviews for me over the years. You can view my page here .
I love this back garden transformation. The space initially felt quite small, but by creating a wide set of steps to a raised lawn and wrapping the back terrace around the extension, a spacious and elegant space emerged. The blue/grey bullnosed granite steps add to the sense of ease when walking through the garden and…
A large unused driveway was incorporated into the back garden of this beautiful Highland villa in Inverness. By designing a layout on the angle an elegant sense of space and flow was created. High end materials produced a classic, timeless finish.
Back garden transformation This back garden was transformed by removing an old garage base and creating a sunny corner with a feature pergola. Small amounts of lawn and planting beds break up the area and soften the edges. The hardscaping is offset by areas of gravel, which in time could be planted into or be…
I am delighted have been given another Houzz award for Service! It’s a part of my work that is important to me so it is gratifying to have it recognised!
This urban back garden has been transformed into a private retreat for our wonderful client, where she and her beloved dog can retire in peace and quiet in a tranquil and serene space. We were amazed at the transformation – it’s difficult to imagine the space before. We used gorgeous sandblasted Sovereign pink sandstone for…
This unusual woodland garden is a little bit of magic hidden away in an urban setting. The slippery slopes of the garden are now navigated via a boardwalk which encircles the main planting area. A glade of woodland plants has been planted in a matrix style. The boardwalk leads to a deck which is positioned…
