A timber pergola with climbing plants at the end of the garden, seen past a planted border under a clear sky

Garden for Anna and Mark

This project began with a blank canvas. A new build garden with only a simple patio and lawn.


The clients wanted a garden that offered variety. Spaces for hosting and entertaining alongside quieter spots for early morning coffees and everyday moments of pause.

The design takes its cues from the open plan living room and kitchen, creating a strong flow between inside and out so the garden feels like a natural extension of the home. Generous planting brings softness and texture, shaping pockets of space that feel immersive and secluded, while subtle screening enhances privacy from neighbouring properties.

The result is a garden with character and purpose. A place that supports both lively gatherings and calm, reflective moments.

The finished garden in summer, with sandstone paving, a planted border and a timber pergola
The same garden before work began, a bare frosted lawn and a plain tiled path
Before After
Sandstone patio with a table and chairs beside a planted border with a birdbath, the pergola and fence beyond
The rear of the house with white framed doors open onto the garden, a mixed border in flower and lawn beyond
A hanging egg chair under the timber pergola, with trellis and climbing plants enclosing the seating area
Sandstone paving and an outdoor dining table beside a border of purple salvia and grasses in late summer
Concept design masterplan for the garden with a numbered legend covering the extended raised patio, dining area, an enclosed snug, flexible open space, Mediterranean planting beside the pergola.

This is where the character of the garden takes shape.


The concept design explores form, flow, and atmosphere, turning the site’s opportunities into a clear vision for how the space will feel and function.

Concept Design

This work underpins the design decisions and form.


By observing movement, light, landform, and existing character, we build the insight needed to shape a design that feels grounded and responsive.

Site Analysis

Spatial arrangement diagram for the garden, showing dining and entertaining spaces, day to day spots for relaxation, and the primary and secondary routes people take between them

Spatial Arrangement Design

Key views diagram for the garden, mapping immediate views from the house, longer views down the plot, the trees and the additional trellis used for screening

Key Views into the Garden

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