Christine Whatley was asked to design the awkward outer areas of a garden where the architect of the modern glass and zinc house had stopped short.
The first corner to be tackled was dominated by a large protected Horse Chestnut tree. This created a large dry barren unused area in full view of the kitchen and dining areas of the house. The tree was however a splendid specimen, and Christine's design ensured that it became the focal point rather than the problem.
The new garden has a series of raised beds and lawn. As well as creating level areas and strongly architectural changes of level that blend well with the existing garden area, the increased soil levels give new planting a good chance of getting established without having to compete with the tree roots.
The materials used for the existing garden are predominantly grey painted decking and slate chippings, tying in with the look of the house. The boundaries are much more natural and wooded, so softwood sleepers introduce a more natural material whilst still hard edged to blend from the house to the wooded areas. Using slate chippings again in the step treads and bench area ties everything together.
The new garden has brought to life a previously unused corner of the garden - it provides a pleasing view from the kitchen in which the Horse Chestnut takes centre stage, a place to sit and look back at the house, and a new place for the children to play.
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Christine Whatley
+44 (0)1380 830262
design@sylvanstudio.co.uk
