A redesign of a garden from 11 years ago following an extension

"Don't worry, your garden won't suffer", said her builder.   He lied!!

I designed this garden originally about 12 years ago, and following a large extension, it was a pleasure to be invited back to redesign the space to suit the needs of the family today. There were no children 12 years ago, when a huge pond was installed as part of the brief. Now a family of 4, more important was a large patio space, and some raised beds for vegetables.... with some nice planting too of course, and a much smaller wildlife pond.

Newly planted, it will of course look quite different by next year as the young plants bulk out, and begin to spread.

The garden slopes, and the patio steps down to the lawn area. A bed within the patio space can be enjoyed close to the house
through the large bi fold doors. Plants for this sunny spot include Stipa Gigantea, Asters, Crocosmia, Echinacea,
Caryopteris, Salvia, Sedum, and Stachys, with edgers of Euphorbia Myrsinities, and Thyme.

Stepping down from the patio, the left of the garden is shaded by a large wall and fence, so plants with interesting foliage
are crucial here for textural interest including Sarcococca (for it's beautiful winter scent), Euonymous,
Brunnera Jack Frost, Carex Evergrold, Ferns, and Actea.

Next to the wildlife pond, Sedum, Pennisetum grass and Heuchera enjoy the sunshine. In the distance,a brick edged
gravel path leads to 3 vegetable beds which await planting once the sunflowers are removed, and connects back to the patio.

The garden as we found it, after the extension