Naturalistic Garden Design was our working project title. Our client asked for a contemporary, nature-inspired design shapes a relaxed and
natural space – whilst integrating the new architecture of the house as well as the surrounding landscape.
The Brief – Naturalistic Garden Design
Situation: New build. Rural rear garden, adjoining agricultural fields.
Area: approx. 1,200 SqM
Aspect: South facing.
Environmental conditions: Windy; Gradient approx. East to West. Some water-logging noted (adjacent to patio and to
lower garden area).
Garden uses/users: Family including children 10 and 13. Pets – cats and dog. No specific requirements for pet safe
design/planting. A garden to sit and relax/spend down time in. Calming. Also to accommodate entertaining for
~80-100 people (marquee)
- Pond (for wildlife, dog swimming) with bridge
- Rockery (?) and/or feature rocks or stone edged pond
- Different seating areas
- Firepit in ground
- Water feature – running water
- Pergola arch with climbers
Privacy Screening
Privacy along the existing fenceline overlooking the house is attained either with a formal line of pleached trees to create a living screen, or alternatively a less formal option of repeating single stemmed trees of one variety. Both options complement the clean, geometric lines of the house and make use of the minimal planting space in this area of
the garden.
Naturalistic Garden Design
Patio Transition
Patio area functions as a transition into the garden, with large, contemporary, rectangular containers and a water table complementing the geometry and echoing the architectural
colour scheme. Planted with grasses to provide airy screening and movement and giving glimpses to the rest of the garden with perennials adding pops of colour.
Lawned Area
Design features for the lawned area: curved stepping stone path and contemporary pergola arches to break up, and delineate the space, or alternatively, a simple moon gate; grass mound sculpture reusing the pond excavation material, cutting down waste; and locally sourced feature boulders.
Naturalistic Garden Design
Bold Planting
Bold planting complements both the rural aspect and scale of the garden and includes stands of white-barked birch trees and coloured stemmed dogwoods, providing structure and striking winter colour and interest.
Feature Pond
A still pool creates a tranquil area at the bottom of the garden to sit, relax and watch wildlife in this naturalistic garden design.
A decked viewing platform, and a seating area with firepit are incorporated in the design.
Supply of Planters and Patio Water Feature
The client asked us to supply the planters and water feature suggested in our design.
We work with trade only wholesalers to provide a high quality range, with an excellent selection of finishes ans styles to suit our designs and your taste.
