The Highlands Project

With their house undergoing renovation, our clients wanted a garden they could get just as excited about. The brief was a bigger driveway, somewhere sunny to sit and eat, more privacy and plenty of opportunities to get their hands in the soil. They wanted a garden with personality, full of planting and interesting places to spend time.

With a north-facing rear garden, finding the sunshine shaped the layout. We positioned the main patio towards the back to make the most of the available sun, creating a place to linger over lunch or enjoy a quiet afternoon. A raised bed, carefully positioned trellis, new trees and fencing help make it feel cosy and secluded while keeping the space open to the light.

At the front, we made room for a larger driveway alongside generous planting. The design gives the house an identity of its own while sitting comfortably alongside the neighbouring gardens. Sun-loving plants bring colour and texture to the front, with planting chosen for the shadier conditions closer to the house at the rear.

Cream-toned paving, brick pathways and lush planting bring a contemporary English feel to the scheme. Drought-tolerant plants feature where conditions suit, with trees adding height and structure as the garden matures.

Work is planned to begin in spring 2027, and we’re looking forward to seeing those first plans become somewhere our clients can settle into and make their own.