Raised beds in a garden on three levels - Claygate
North-facing, family garden.
A shallow garden, across the width of the house, was in a bit of a state after a total refurbishment. Our task was to create a multi-purpose space that resolved a substantial drop in level from the building. There are two sets of bifold doors that needed easy access to the patio and a sunken circle that used to house a trampoline.
Dividing the garden diagonally allows free movement in and out of the house while balancing the division of paving and lawn to please everyone. The level change is pushed away from the house maximising the patio space and providing steps to sit on, as well as a home for a lovely Prunus Tai Haku that is now the focal point through the house, from the front door.
The 4m concrete circle that was prone to water-logging, was given a soakaway and we built a beautiful circular bench from oak sleepers and backfilled with gravel, to make a fire pit area and extend the use of the garden into the evenings. There's room for everyone.
The planting in oak-sleeper raised beds is bright, bold and insect-friendly, flowering throughout the seasons. A dark fence makes a great foil for this and disguises repairs and some new panels.
The result was a bespoke, relaxed, family garden that can be used for any occasion. Pretty, practical and easy to maintain.
A shallow garden, across the width of the house, was in a bit of a state after a total refurbishment. Our task was to create a multi-purpose space that resolved a substantial drop in level from the building. There are two sets of bifold doors that needed easy access to the patio and a sunken circle that used to house a trampoline.
Dividing the garden diagonally allows free movement in and out of the house while balancing the division of paving and lawn to please everyone. The level change is pushed away from the house maximising the patio space and providing steps to sit on, as well as a home for a lovely Prunus Tai Haku that is now the focal point through the house, from the front door.
The 4m concrete circle that was prone to water-logging, was given a soakaway and we built a beautiful circular bench from oak sleepers and backfilled with gravel, to make a fire pit area and extend the use of the garden into the evenings. There's room for everyone.
The planting in oak-sleeper raised beds is bright, bold and insect-friendly, flowering throughout the seasons. A dark fence makes a great foil for this and disguises repairs and some new panels.
The result was a bespoke, relaxed, family garden that can be used for any occasion. Pretty, practical and easy to maintain.
Project Year: 2021
Project Cost: £25,001 - £50,000
Country: United Kingdom
