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For this Arts and Crafts house we created a soft, romantic garden for a keen gardener. By immersing multiple sitting areas in planting we were able to make the most of the light throughout the day

Road boundary of development set back and softened by Lime tree walk, hedge and railings. Photo by Patricia Tyrrell

This Sevenoaks garden has been transformed with carefully chosen materials including textural knapped-flint contrasted with smooth Belgium Blue Paving and complemented with a wonderful mix of planting to create all year colour and interest. Harmonising with the beautiful renovated property to create social family areas and great planting to soften and nestle the property into its landscape.

Long-flowering but low maintenance planting will mature to fill the beds.

Transforming this medium-sized garden in Newlands came with its unique set of challenges. The central patio needed to be extended and structurally supported with retaining work. A new pergola and cosy sitting area were designed to complement the existing summer house at the back. An elegant, low-maintenance planting scheme was essential. To enhance functionality, we incorporated an outdoor lighting scheme and a thoughtfully designed path to connect the patios and the summer house seamlessly. Finally, creating a secure, fenced area at the back ensured a safe and dedicated space for the family dog. We successfully designed this project by: Extending and opening the central patio to the rest of the garden with wide, porcelain slab steps. An additional square patio out of brick pavers was built to the side of the main patio to add rustic charm and maintain the neighbourhood's aesthetic. Laying a gravel path with brick paver inlays to the back of the house. The summer house was connected to a gym at the rear corner of the plot, with an additional sitting area and a fenced area for the dog. Applying a semi-formal planting scheme and outdoor lighting.

Natural stone setts radiate out from a central circle by the front door, through the gravel and planting beds creating a strong geometry in which there is a welcoming and warm palette of plants, including low yew domes. These bring quirky formality to the space.

Arts & Crafts Garden, East Sussex, UK

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Photographer - Aleks Buszewski aleks@aleksbphoto.com

Ruth Willmott

Our client in Hampstead Garden Suburb, north London, commissioned us to design a garden which creates spaces for entertaining, combined with plenty of space for play. The design and materials used for the garden complement the architecture of the house, situated in a beautiful conservation area, whilst also meeting the needs of a modern family. The planting scheme is designed to be pretty, whilst also including evergreen structure to create interest throughout the year.

Courtyard with pond connecting may rooms and giving a perfect green aspect from 3 living spaces

Even the narrowest space can be softened with plants. Here, Euonymus Silver Queen, has been planted as a trim at the base of the house. The plants help to 'ground' the building, adding a sense of maturity and giving the effect of a house situated within a garden. Without the plants, the effect would be a cold, harsh route. Barnes Walker Ltd

Planted with low maintenance perennials, creating long seasons of colour

Lucy Bravington