Small Gardens

In this small London garden, 15m x 15m, privacy, intimacy and a place of solace is created by abundant planting which in places projects into the centre of the garden. The use of vertical planting by way of 2 rose arches, climbing roses up the house and a standard crab apple tree planted within the lawn allows more planting and draws the eye up and away from the boundaries. Shade and privacy is provided over the terrace by 4 parasol lime trees and pleached pear trees create a natural green boundary and produce an abundance of white blossom in the spring. A touch of blowsiness and the countryside is introduced through cow parsley, hydrangea, foxgloves and naturalising snowdrops under the crab apple tree.

The hard landscaping materials are all old and reclaimed so they enhance and blend into the natural environment. Narrow paths, only 50cm wide, which provide walkways through the planting, are made from old pavers with soft hues of pinks, blues and browns and the small terrace is made from old reclaimed york stone. The planting of the low daisy ( Erigeron karvinskiansus), Alchemilla mollis, Geranium, herbs and wild strawberries, soften the edges of the terrace and paths.