Project Hebe
The Long View
This long, narrow garden called for some careful thinking. Our clients wanted a contemporary space with personality, and we wanted every part to earn its place, whether as somewhere to sit, grow, gather or simply enjoy from the house.
We enlarged the existing patio and brought a planting border into its outline, making room for colour and greenery right beside the seating. It’s a detail we’re particularly looking forward to seeing grow, with plants softening the paving and bringing the garden close enough to touch.
Beyond the patio, a new lawn and the retained birch tree give the space a more formal feel. A pathway draws you towards a new outdoor room and adjoining patio, creating a reason to explore further. Behind this, a vegetable patch and planting area will make the most of the garden’s south-facing aspect.
Porcelain paving, metal edging and slatted fencing give the design its clean, contemporary character, with planting bringing softness and movement. Planned evening lighting adds another dimension, making the view from the house just as much a part of the design after dark.
The hard landscaping is now underway, and we’re excited to see this narrow space open up into a garden with so much to enjoy.
