Portfolio: Traditional Urban Garden

WHAT WAS REQUESTED

The client wanted formality, symmetry and order in an outdoor entertaining "room". In place of lawn, stone was requested, as was greater privacy. The client also expressed an interest in using strong colours.

HOW IT WAS ACHIEVED

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To achieve formality and privacy, the garden was screened from neighbours by trelliswork, with seating provided by a covered bench, all painted dark forest green. Beds were enclosed with dark green edging boards, complete with small finials. All trellis post finals were gilded. For the "floor", York stone was cut to a geometric pattern with central detailing provided by strips of inlaid green marble. Due to strict planning restrictions in a conservation area, the plans had to be highly-detailed and submitted to various council departments.

For maximum impact and harmony, the entire garden was planted with red-flowering shrubs and perennials.