Rural Garden

We were commissioned to transform a large, secluded garden in the English countryside. The house opened directly onto lawn with no hard standing for seating or dining, and the steps to the lower garden felt unfinished. 

We designed a practical limestone terrace outside the house with areas for both dining and relaxed seating. To avoid an over-built feel, planting was integrated throughout, including cut-outs within the terrace and generous raised beds alongside the steps. Traditional walling and cobbles were used to complement the house and existing paving was reused to give the garden a natural, established feel.

We also wanted to give the family a reason to venture further into the unused lower section of the garden.  To address this we created a welcoming circular seating area nestled into the bank with a fire pit for enjoying the evening sun.

We also included subtle lighting in the scheme, being mindful of the rural setting we ensured that this was practical and understated.