The re-design and build of this tiny courtyard garden came as part of a larger building project to the house that involved changing an existing room from a utility space to a garden room. The garden was designed as a seamless extension to this room and incorporated raised planting beds and a long built in seat. An existing, mature variegated Jasmine and a variety of Perennials help soften the hard lines of the garden and add colour from early Spring to Winter.  

This small courtyard garden belongs to an impressive Georgian house in Camberwell, London. The owners had spent two years restoring the interior of the property in a traditional Georgian Style and having completed the work were keen to have a garden that would complement the traditional style of the work done in the house.

A very high, dominating wall on the rear boundary line became one of the key factors of the design. Despite its height and dominance of the space, it did give the garden a cosy feel, something the design tries to accentuate. The difficult angle of this wall was also influential in the decision to have a semi-circular hard landscaped seating area.

The clients were also keen to have a garden that looked like it had been there a while. To help achieve this, reclaimed building materials were used and the accessories for the garden were bought in French and English reclamation yards.

This large city garden was a completely blank canvas in terms of design. The clients only wanted two things; a lawn area for their children and an area for seating where they could entertain.

The large Victorian house had been restored in a contemporary style but still retained many period features. The Interior decoration by the owners juxtaposed many antiques on a modern backdrop - a theme I was keen to continue in the garden.

Although a large space by London standards, I wanted the garden to have a cosy feel from the house. To achieve this, the garden was split into two distinct spaces; a courtyard area nearer the house that leads to a more open garden at the rear. Connecting the front of the garden to the rear, a wide pathway of fine gravel also doubles as a Boules court.

The planting in both parts of the garden was mainly Perennial, with the Courtyard containing blues, whites and greens, with lots of structure and textures. The lawn area incorporated more of a 'Cottage' Style. Antique Ironwork and pots sourced from French reclamation yards added the finishing touches.

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The brief for this small London garden was very simple - create a modern outdoor space that could be used for both relaxing and entertaining, with enough planting space to bring a little bit of the country into the city.

With this in mind, the design focused on splitting the space into two separate areas. A decked area immediately outside the back door, provided space for a dining table and chairs to sit six people and a movable barbecue. A paved area surrounded by raised planters and a built in timber seat creates an area for lounging and relaxing; just far enough away from the house to not get disturbed by knocks on the door and the ringing phone.

The inclusion of a planting bed at ground level separates the two areas and softens the hardscape elements of the garden, whilst also providing a great view through the back door from the kitchen.

This already beautiful garden was in desperate need of a new, extended patio seating area. Sitting in a rustic, mature setting it was decided the new hardscaping would be as natural as possible using local materials some of which already existed on site.

The design (can be seen at the bottom of this page) incorporates two seating areas – a solid paved lower patio next to the house and a softer paved and gravel raised patio surrounded by planting beds. Large slabs of Pennsylvania Bluestone create steps leading from one area to another.

All of the walls were constructed using stone already on site and for the most part contained little mortar. Larger pieces of stone were used to create interesting features in the wall such as seats and new bed areas were created which contained a variety of Evergreen Shrubs and perennials. 

This large plot of land was purchased by the previous owner of the house to build a tennis court, but the remainder of the land was left as rough grassland and a very unusable steep slope. With a beautiful view from the top of the slope, my client was keen to take advantage of this and turn the land into a more beautiful and usable area.

The simple design consists of two large retaining walls that create two level terraces in the slope. On the top terrace, a curved paved area covered with a pergola creates a seating area where the views over the Cotswold countryside can be appreciated. Between this and the tennis court, a 'Boules' gravel playing field was created and the grassed area at the bottom became a perfectly level croquet lawn.

To blend effortlessly with the surrounding area, the walls were dry laid using a local sandstone.  

This very typical front garden of a South London Terraced house was in dire need of a makeover. The customer was keen for the garden to reclaim some of its Edwardian splendor but also be usable and appropriate for today’s needs.

A new pathway using Edwardian floor tiles and a reclaimed Wrought Iron gate help keep the traditional look. Paved stepping stones through a gravel area lead to a custom built bin store with a cedar shingle roof.

Built into the side of a hill on a steeply sloping site, this new build modern house presented many challenges in the design and build. The height difference between the lowest point of the site and highest was 14 meters making access to the site very difficult.

To cope with the slope, large retaining walls were constructed to divide the site into four distinct areas; a driveway leading from the public road up to the property, a paved parking area and entrances, a staircase area with planters, a lowered garden and a main lawn area.

A second lawn area was also created on the roof of the property and planters were installed around the perimeter of the roof to soften the lines of the building and help it blend with the surroundings.

This large London garden was designed by the Landcape Architect Practice del Bueno Gazerwitz. The garden includes a large lawn area, a seating area with built in stone bench and a resin bonded pathway.

Mature plating of Yew, Boxwood and Hornbeam create hedges and clean lines throughout the year and contrasts with the softer areas of perennial planting.