A Garden design project in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire.
The site conditions first visit
Here is an example of another challenge faced as part of
this garden design project. As you will see from the before pictures the rear
garden area is an awkward shape going to a point in the corner of the
plot. The problem with is the eye is
constantly drawn to the corner missing the rest of the space therefore leading
to a very one dimensional experience in the space.
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| The garden as first viewed |
Client requirements
Having spent many summers in the Camargue in the South of
France the clients wanted this reflected in a Mediterranean style garden. As
part of this brief they wanted the space to become an aesthetic backdrop from
and an extension to a set of wrap around bi-fold doors they were having fitted.
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| Garden Design Plan for New Garden |
Design solutions
I designed a large deck area with an extended timber deck
path way to continue around the side of the house. This allowed a connection
with the bi-fold to side and a connection to a kids play center.
I also deigned planting pockets in the decked area to both
soften and bring planting closer to the living space. Given the small size of
the garden the lawn was removed and replaced with a gravel garden which was
inter-planted with useful herbs including Lemon Balm, Sage, Oregano's and Thyme's,
whilst further adding to the Mediterranean feel of the garden. A raised bed was
included to far boundary to provide ease of maintenance but also doubled as
seating in the space. This also allowed the sharp corner to the garden to be
squared off and planted with bamboo providing year round interest whilst also
maintaining privacy and movement in the garden.
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| The finished gardens |
Below is the client testimonial received a year after the
garden was completed.
Client Testimonial
We are both so totally thrilled with the full realisation of the garden you designed. It was an awkward space which together with our desire for something redolent of the Camargue in rainy Manchester was always going to be something of a challenge! However that is exactly what you have achieved. It is only now, one year on, that we can fully appreciate your skill, not only with the landscaping but particularly with the planting. Each plant whether chosen for it's architectural properties or it's colour or fragrance works perfectly to create an atmosphere which is distinctly Mediterranean whilst hardy enough to tolerate our weather. It is practical for our young family as well as providing us with a room outdoors for more grown-up entertaining. We could not have asked for anything more.
Adam and Sofie
Adam and Sofie
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