Small Garden / Modern / New Build

Small Courtyard Garden

Creating a cohesive and inviting outdoor space

The clients reached out regarding a newly built garden and had some initial ideas about what they wanted. They knew they didn’t want a lawn but envisioned an attractive garden with space for a log store, compost bin, and BBQ. The client, a natural gardener, wants to make the garden more manageable and future-proof.

Before

After

The focal point of the design is a new dry-stone raised bed, filled with lavender and alliums, which provides both screening and a sense of intrigue while creating dynamic pathways through the garden. New Derby clay pavers lead into the space, establishing a strong vertical line that complements the natural stone and wood elements.

A steel water feature enhances the geometric shapes already present in the garden and contributes to increased biodiversity. Posts add both screening and a sense of adventure, offering glimpses of the rest of the garden. The dry-stone wall serves as a garden boundary, working with the raised bed and doubling as seating when needed, topped with stone. The existing patio is adorned with potted shrubs to conceal amenities.

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