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new build garden

This mid-terrace new build property had a 'builders garden' with a rectangular lawn that sloped gently away from the house to the school playing fields beyond.

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Client Brief

It was felt that the garden looked long and narrow and lacked any interest. The lawn was shaped into a circle to create the impression of width. Rather than a gentle slope a distinct level change was introduced which served two purposes; it created interest and also allowed a small green house to be partially obscured beyond the sleeper retained level change. The owner is a keen gardener and many plants had been rescued from the previous property so that they could be incorporated into the planting