The Design:

The first area to tackle was the huge deck. Due to budget restrictions, it was necessary to keep part of this. Reshaped and stained to match the fencing and new timber features, this created a much more appropriately sized seating area in the sunniest area of the garden. The path leading from from the patio doors to the house was lined with contemporary containers which reduce in size as you travel down the steps. These are planted with phormium, creating a modern, artchitectural feel.

Entering from the side of the house, new paving was chosen in a modern granite effect. This was complemented with Ledmore marble gravel. The lawn was reshaped and edged with timber to tie in with the chunky sleepers used to create the raised borders.

Similar timber was used to create the bespoke troughs on the deck, which are planted  with bamboo creating a living balustrade. A linear pergola edging the front of the lawn provides height in the new garden, drawing the eye up and on to the beautiful view of the Ochils and creating a journey into the garden.

The planting is a mix of hot colours balanced with calming whites and evergreens. The soft planting of tulips and "kojo-no-mei" is contrasted with architectural plants such as euphorbia, crocosmia and grasses. Some tumbler tomatoes and courgettes provide vegetables as part of the mixed bed complemented with herb troughs mounted on the fence.

Lighting has been installed along the pathway, in the deck and under feature planting allowed the clients to enjoy the garden well into the evening.