The client wished to beautify the garden. The existing planting had been planted by the previous owner, a property developer. Clearance & minor landscaping modifications (by Steve Ferris Landscapes) provided a near blank canvas for a Planting Design. Working round the retained mature purple acers, trained apple tree and cherry, we worked on a planting scheme to reflect the client's love for curved and rounded shapes as well as roses. The repeated box balls create a rhythm round the garden and structure for winter. Some of the planting has given considerable impact in the first year. Others will take another 2-3 years to pack their punch. The challenge with this garden is the existing steep level change from house to garden, and the dominance of the existing boundary fences, which over time will be softened with plants.