A London garden with an extreme level change.
Hamilton Cody Garden Design
7 years ago
This garden was a really challenging project. When we first saw it, it was a very dark and uninviting space with a 2m level change. Our client is really pleased with how it has been transformed into a bright and airy garden that they can enjoy using and has become an asset to their house.
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