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Hillside Haven, Bath
Hillside Haven, Bath
Fi BoyleFi Boyle
A stepping stone path leads the way through this tranquil garden, crossing the water for an extra dimension.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back garden in Wiltshire with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Hyde Vale
Hyde Vale
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
John Davies
Photo of a world-inspired back garden fence in London with fencing and a raised pond.
Chalet Olías del Rey
Chalet Olías del Rey
Noemí Nora CarlosNoemí Nora Carlos
Diseño de IRATI PAISAJISMO
Large contemporary back xeriscape garden with a garden path and concrete paving.
Cottesloe Garden
Cottesloe Garden
Pollinate Garden DesignPollinate Garden Design
Juliet Duval
Traditional back garden in Perth with brick paving.
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Small country back full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
A tranquil abode
A tranquil abode
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Landscape design: Bayon Gardens Photography: Tim Turner
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in Melbourne with a fire feature and gravel.
Garden Screens Installed
Garden Screens Installed
UserUser
Screen With Envy "Kaleidoscope" installed freestanding to create privacy. If you’re looking for a fresh take on garden screening this summer, then the Kaleidoscope outdoor garden screen will be perfect for you. Inspired by the pattern work found throughout the sprawling markets of Morocco to Dubai, its Arabic design makes it truly unique and will provide a beautiful addition to your garden. The privacy screen is made of advanced wood composite so will not warp age or fade. We produce these in a number of different patterns. All screens are modular, can be cut down to fit any shape, and can be installed against brickwork, fences or free-standing. £80 including free UK delivery. Visit - https://www.screenwithenvy.co.uk/products/arabesque-medium-garden-screen
Cottage garden feels with a lot of textural interest!
Cottage garden feels with a lot of textural interest!
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
View from some of the client's espaliers in the mini orchard patch.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Melbourne with a potted garden, mulch and a wood fence.
Gravel and Stone Garden Path
Gravel and Stone Garden Path
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
A path of paddle stones, sunken boulders and gravel lead a way through the garden, like a river stream.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back garden in London with a garden path and gravel.
Contemporary garden in Wigan
Contemporary garden in Wigan
Michael McGarrMichael McGarr
Robert Warnes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in Manchester with gravel.
Large Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames
Large Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames
Belderbos LandscapesBelderbos Landscapes
Inspiration for a traditional back partial sun garden in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Traditional Garden
Traditional Garden
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Inspiration for a small classic back formal fully shaded garden in London with natural stone paving and a raised bed.
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
Multi-level garden
Multi-level garden
Simon OrchardSimon Orchard
Simon Orchard
Inspiration for a large contemporary back garden in Hampshire with decking.
Unser Garten
Unser Garten
Ehring WohnkonzepteEhring Wohnkonzepte
Ehring Wohnkonzepte
This is an example of a small country back partial sun garden for summer in Hamburg with a garden path and gravel.
Gothic Garden
Gothic Garden
Outdoor CreationsOutdoor Creations
This is an example of a medium sized back full sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and concrete paving.
Mattison Rd Project
Mattison Rd Project
IMAGO GARDEN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPINGIMAGO GARDEN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING
This luxurious urban garden transformation reimagines a once-blank canvas into a striking private retreat, rich in detail and layered with design complexity. Positioned in the heart of the city, the garden now offers a serene, high-end escape—thoughtfully crafted to deliver visual impact from every angle, whether viewed from inside the home or experienced within the space itself. Though the original plot was level, we introduced the illusion of depth and dimension through elevated design elements, including Schellevis floating steps, which lend an architectural elegance and subtly define spatial zones without disrupting the garden’s flow. Strategic planting anchors the layout, with four distinctive specimen trees—two Dicksonia antarctica, one Feijoa, and one Trachycarpus fortunei—each contributing to carefully curated focal points that guide the eye and enhance the sense of scale. The rear shed is artfully concealed using vertical timber posts, positioned behind the Feijoa to maintain natural beauty without visual distraction. A custom bespoke metal pergola adds verticality and contemporary flair, creating a sculptural frame that draws the eye upward and balances the garden’s horizontal lines. Together, these elements work harmoniously to create a garden that feels expansive, immersive, and deeply refined.
Fulham Garden
Fulham Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden fence in London with natural stone paving and fencing.
Circular Garden
Circular Garden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Our client’s garden was bereft of any interest, other than a large shed at the end of the garden, and a small patio outside the house. An unattractive stand of conifers dominated one side of the garden, and overpowered the space. These two areas were linked using a bold design of interlinking circles, with a cobbled path snaking its’ way down the garden to create a feeling of greater width and depth. A dry stone wall sets off the patio, and frames the entrance into the main part of the garden. A feature pot is set on a plinth at the bottom end of the garden, where it is visible from the house. The planting is colourful and interesting, with box balls used to reinforce the circular theme. The conifers have been removed and replaced with attractive ornamental trees that will provide more year round interest

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