Jack Wac & Matthew Gilbert
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal raised pond in London with a pond and gravel.

This beautiful garden design was created by Coucou Design for the Hampton Court Flower Show 2015. We were lucky enough to have our Willow Tit and Flock Storm Cushions featured in the Willow Hide feature. 'The RHS Silver Gilt award winning City Twitchers garden was sponsored by Living Landscapes and exhibited at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2015. Planted with bird friendly plants and shrubs this garden is a twist on a standard wildlife garden. Whist encouraging birds and wildlife it still maintains the contemporary feel of a modern city garden. Positioned in a small 6.5 x 6.1 metre plot, this design illustrates how an urban garden, however small, can be designed to be bird friendly without compromising on style. Providing food and a home for birds is becoming increasingly important in the urban environment, and this little garden offers both. The design has incorporated a patio area to eat and entertain in, a raised bed to grow organic herbs, a woven willow bird hide and a small tree to hang bird feeders from. The back fence also features bird boxes and insect houses. A hedge, water rill and pond also provide shelter, habitat and water for the wildlife, and add to the overall look of the design. A Chamomile and sedum lawn complete the design, both of which will encourage birds and wildlife into the garden. The willow hide and raised bed were hand made by sculptor Carole Beavis (www.carolebeavis.co.uk)' www.coucoudesign.co.uk

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard raised pond in Other.

Design ideas for a world-inspired side garden in London with natural stone paving.

Inspiration for a small traditional back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.

claudia de yong designs close up of agapanthus, salvia, myrtle and thyme in garden with raised dry sone walling
This is an example of a mediterranean raised pond in Other with a water feature.

This garden screen is designed to allow vine to grow on it. It screens out an adjacent 3 storey building.
Photo of a bohemian raised pond in Perth.

Jo Fenton
This is an example of a small contemporary front driveway full sun raised pond for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Meiloci Landscape Architects
Photo of an expansive rustic sloped partial sun garden in Cornwall with a water feature and gravel.

Rustic back raised pond for summer in Surrey with mulch.

A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.

This project is a great example of looking at the strengths of the existing space, how our clients want to use the garden and simply removing hurdles that don’t encourage flow. The upper deck was small and impractical for dining, narrow timber steps didn’t encourage connection and a supporting post in the middle didn’t help matters. In a nutshell the client didn’t venture far from the back door. So, after confirming a clear client brief, the next step was to engage with a professional Engineer and obtain the green light to replace the vertical support post with a suitable beam. This simple but vital change opened up the complete space, enabled us to extend the deck and widen the steps. The next stage was to encourage the complete family into the garden and what better way to do this than create a focal point. Creating extensive seating encourages year-round use, with warm summer days under the scented frangipani tree to those cooler evenings with the advantage of our client’s fire pit. Recycling the site sandstone to create a feature pond and installing oversized paving, brings character to the garden. Low maintenance lush planting combinations soften the garden and give year-round interest. The final touches are the external seating cushions crafted by our client and what a great final touch to a super family garden.

A contemporary water rill garden, calm, peaceful and light, with crisp diamond cut sandstone paving, rendered planters, contrasting gravel which glitters in the sun, flanked by Beech and Hornbeam hedging. The gardens surround an 18th Century farmhouse, open to the public between April and September each year. For more information please visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

Roberto Silva
This is an example of a contemporary raised pond in London.

'Greener Pastures' Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World Live 2015 Andrew Boschier Photography
Classic back full sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving and a water feature.

James Brunton-Smith
Photo of a large contemporary back formal full sun raised pond in Surrey with concrete paving.

ron tan
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard full sun raised pond in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Garden Fountain with Seamless Views into Kitchen & Dining Description: From the garden designed by Victoria Truman Garden Design, this view captures the essence of the New England & Cape Cod–inspired home by Studio212 Ltd — a seamless flow between landscape and architecture. In the foreground, a bespoke stone water feature sits within layered planting of ornamental grasses and perennials, adding texture, movement, and the calming sound of water. Beyond, a 6m sliding glass door fully opens the living and dining areas to the garden, while a 4m kitchen serving window transforms into an outdoor bar counter — making entertaining effortless. Together, the fountain, garden, and open-plan interiors demonstrate a lifestyle built around connection, relaxation, and year-round enjoyment of the outdoors.

Marcus Harpur Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.