Julia Schoppe © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a rural home in Berlin.

Lidia Zitara
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front partial sun garden for spring with a potted garden.

Dee McQuillan, Ivy & Bloom A large terrace was created flowing out from the main living area with a custom built gas fireplace being the central feature. The large concrete pavers were jointed with mondo grass to provide a permeable surface and will help to soften the appearance of the terrace once they mature. A formal hedge of alder trees will provide a leafy backdrop to the garden and the fireplace. The level changes on the site allowed for a separate raised seating area to be created above the main terrace using recycled holland pavers. Another informal seating area, using peastone, was created below the terrace and borders a small productive garden and utility area. The two seating areas benefit from the shade from the mature macadamia tree (existing). The masonry wall and fireplace will be painted to match the house and the wall will be softened by plantings of dichondra 'silver falls'. Planting bays were created within (and slightly below) the terrace with bullnose pavers to soften the edge and give it a floating effect. Two feature trees, Pyrus Calleryana "Bradford" (Ornamental pear) will provide shade in summer, stunning autumn foliage and blossoms in spring. These are underplanted with pittosporum "elfin" balls and white agapanthus. The driveway extension was removed to allow for a larger lawn space. A large planting bed was created for the existing mature macadamia tree on the lawn edge. Planting under both macadamia trees included oak leaf hydrangeas, snowball and annabelle hydrangeas, burgundy and silver heucheras and white agapanthus. A stepping stone path follows the contour of the house to provide access to the driveway and will largely disappear once the dietes grandiflora mature.

This is an example of a classic conservatory in London.

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London.

Beautiful pots and planters are a great addition to any garden or outdoor space, adding colour, seasonal interest or delicious herbs, fruit and vegetables for cooking. We have a number of clients for whom we design and plant their outdoor containers, from a perennial year round display to something seasonal or edible. Contemporary to romantic, custom built or repurposed, local or imported. It's a great way to change a space and keep it interesting without too much cost or effort!.

Image ©Jane Finlay Sorbus hupensis 'Pink Pagoda' with its lovely berries

Granite ball water feature 60cm diameter adds a subtle sound of water to ehance the sense of calm in this garden.
Mediterranean garden in Dublin.

Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.

Suzan Allnut
Photo of a medium sized modern sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in London with a retaining wall and concrete paving.

Photo of a traditional garden in Rome.

andy pinder - Kids Art Murals
This is an example of a classic home in Kent.

Steel water bowl from The Pot Company
Inspiration for a small coastal courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Dorset with a raised bed and gravel.

Contemporary garden in Sussex.

A tiny outdoor space was made to feel larger by replacing the lawn with paved paths and a courtyard. New steps replaced a sloping path to the front door. This home now has great street appeal and the courtyard provides a pretty flower filled living space throughout the year. There is even a small vegetable box squeezed in.

This innovative landscaping project centred around the upgrade of the front garden of a newly renovated house in prime view of the surrounding street. This space was earmarked to be used as a key feature for entertaining while still requiring privacy due to it’s street position. Planting of viburnum achieved screening from the street with feature plants strategically used: magnolia little gems and a maple tree. The maple tree bought the scale of the house into perspective, while adding summer shade in the warmer months and glorious autumn foliage to allow for the sun to warm the entertaining area and front rooms of the house during winter. Planting of Liriope was used along the bottom of the hedging to soften the understory of the hedge. Buxus was planted as a low lying hedge along the house. Bluestone paving were used throughout the project to compliment the contrast between dark and light shades and surrounding sandstone cladded walls, while blending with the wrought iron fence line. The hard and soft landscape ratio were at capacity, so paved areas were turned into steppers with Mondo grass. This achieved a practical area for seating while softening the harshness of a paved surface.

PHOTOS Jules Moore Landscape designer
This is an example of a shabby-chic style garden in Auckland.

Kit Haselden
Design ideas for a large and beige victorian two floor render house exterior in Melbourne with a pitched roof.