Since finishing this project 3 weeks ago, the customers have used the garden "more than they have in the preceding 5 years".
THE BRIEF. Following an extension, the garden needed a rethink
ADULTS- a space to relax in with pleasing surroundings.
KIDS - to keep the trampoline
The garden was on a slight slope, so to avoid a big dig with a retaining wall towards the back of the garden, the patio area steps up from the pathway running along the back of the house. A corner of the garden was given over to the trampoline space, with trellis screening and climbers which will by next year make a big impact in screening the trampoline further. I chose to plant Solanum Glasnevin (The potato Vine) which is fast growing and flowers for many weeks. I also planted a Humulus Lupulus (Golden Hop) a perennial climber which starts from ground level each spring, but grows really fast giving a gorgeous injection of golden foliage, and lights up the garden.
The couple opted for a curved sofa which sits happily on the sizable patio area, now surrounded by plenty of seasonal interest. In August the plants in flower include Rudbekia, Verbena, Veronicastrum, and Echinacea White Swan. Sedums will soon join in, along with Asters, and Alchemilla Mollis will be back in flower for the second flush. The beautifully scented Actea Brunette will also give a beautiful scent next to the seating area late season.
To screen the fencing, Trachelospernum Jasminoides will give a scent behind the seating area in summer, whilst Clematis Montana will speedily clothe the back fence and give spring interest.
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| The trampoline now screened with trellising which will soon be clothed with foliage |
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| Rudbekia Goldsturm next to Verbena Lollipop, which will have been flowering since late June |
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| The cat even matches the furniture! |
BEFORE. The house has just been extended and so the garden needed a rethink.
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