Location
Halstead, Essex
A property on a new housing estate, the client faced a sloping garden laid to lawn and little inspiration. The list of requirements included a shaded seating area, a large dining area, colourful planting and a level lawn. The view from within the house to the end fence and the neighbouring property’s side wall needed attention. A water feature near to the house and a hidden garden shed completed the brief.
The garden boundary, being a mixture of wooden fence panels and brick walling, provided some interesting texture combinations. The large expanse of wooden panelling is covered with more contemporary horizontal slatted panelling which provides a lovely backdrop to three feature Magnolia Grandiflora evergreen trees. The sloping site has been levelled to provide two tiers with feature steps down to a patio area linking the property to the garden. The adjoining garage wall next to the new dining area is planted with evergreen star jasmine amongst planting beds of soft cool coloured planting. A stepping stone path set into a bed of granite chippings leads to a bespoke wooden pergola draped with climbing plants. All complimented by a pristine rectangular lawn area softened with beds of shrubs and perennials.
