This client was doing major works on an existing large property over an 18 month period and thankfully brought us in to develop the 1.5 acre grounds during this period.  The requirements were for ample terrace space for socialising, dining and relaxation, including a space for a Jacuzzi.  A football pitch, a children play area, ample lawns and development of the stream and driveway.

The design sought a contemporary clean aesthetic with an elegant and luxurious feel.  We created three ‘human size’ terraces directly leading from the three main access points from the rear of the property.  These were separated by large raised beds with a lovely sandstone coping that created enclosure, beauty, cosiness and the coping you can also sit on.  These terraces used a large 1.2m square smooth sandstone pavers, with the connecting paths having a contrasting small unit sett.  The large raised beds, as well as beds against the property used our favourite small tree, Amelanchier Lemarkii multi-stems, lots of domed topiary for evergreen structure, with rich seasonal perennial planting with cool hues and lots of beautiful Sesleria Autumnalis grass.

In the front garden an existing wall around the parking was removed and opened up and planted with a mixed herbaceous bed with lots of flowering shrubs, Hydrangeas and perennial planting.  In the side garden we separated the football pitch from the terraces with a border with pleached trees, a low hedge and a row of beautiful Hydrangea Limelights.

We added planting to the driveway by firstly shaping and raising the canopy the existing evergreen small trees and created a number of beds to underplant them, to create warm  seasonal blooms along the driveway to the property.