
Awkwardly shaped garden
This odd shaped garden was quite short, wide and overlooked from one side. The client wanted a fairly traditional design, with a decent sized lawn, a small play area, and a separate herb garden.
New paving, decking and some subtle re-shaping created a peaceful and relaxing garden with a distinct Mediterranean feel.
Water cascades out from the top of the seating area, runs along a rill to a simple fountain, and then draws the eye out of the garden as it cuts across the patio and disappears underground.
Planting is low maintenance with plenty of contrasting shapes and colours.
The transition from house to garden has been maximized by keeping the deck area on the same level as the house floor. This then blends in to a natural stone patio area that extends around the new swimming pool, with drainage channels to eliminate any potential flooding.
The circular deck area is situated to give views down the beach as the sun goes down, and the raised beds lead the eye past an artificial lawn and out to sea.
The new design incorporated a curving set of steps that lead the eye away from the access gate at the top of the garden, and three major levels. The top two levels are of different aggregates, making plant addition easy. A tree seat gives a more shaded area to relax in.
Contact KP Garden & Landscape Design today for more information on how our gardening design ideas can transform the landscape around your home, and turn it into a place people want to visit!