Classic Meets Modern
alt=”A striped lawn with a colourful herbaceous border of Geum, Allium, Euphorbia and ornamental grasses”.
"The experience was very enjoyable and rewarding, as we saw our ideas professionally thought out to achieve an end result that exceeded our expectations. Rebecca was also very helpful in advising on garden furnishings and bespoke planters, which have enhanced the wow factor to our much-loved garden." Julian & Amanda, Colchester

This traditional property in Essex was enhanced by a stunning glass extension to the rear. Once the hard landscaping was completed the clients commissioned me to provide a planting design for a large, sweeping border, as well as some smaller areas near the house.

I also sourced some contemporary outdoor furniture to complement the new kitchen-diner, including a stunning concrete table, bioethanol burner, designer chairs, and lounge sofa set. Bespoke planters were made to pick up on the concrete, and chair colour. This was further enhanced with shades of yellow in the planting scheme.

alt=”Pleached Hornbeam with lush shady planting.”
alt=”A colourful herbaceous border with Geum and Alliums by a gravel path.”

Screening was supplied on one boundary with pleached Hornbeam trees, above a bed of shade-loving shrubs and perennials to produce points of interest all year round.

A range of containers by the seating area allows the opportunity for seasonal displays, and herb growing, making it the perfect spot for an evening cocktail.

The overall result has softened the patio considerably, while allowing impressive views from the house.

alt=”A contemporary concrete dining table and Kartell chairs outside a modern glass extension in an East-Anglian garden.”
alt=”A tree with a rich matrix of underplanting.”