English meets South-East Asian full reshape

Project details
Client: Vickie
Location: Forest Hill 
Date: February 2010
Collaborators: Assisted by Mark, Chris and Alex
planting plan
  • Briza maxima
  • Helleborus argutifolius
  • Eupatorium rugosum
  • Astilbe arendse
  • Astrantia major ‘Star of Billion’
  • Hosta ‘June’ Rodgersia Pinnata Elegan and many others
Project details
Client: Vickie
Date: February 2010
Location: Forest Hill
Collaborators: Assisted by Mark, Chris and Alex
Vickie had a lot of water sitting close to the back of the house. The Damp Proof course was breeched by previous owners paving ontop of paving and most of the planting was not what she would have chosen. We worked together on the theme, and consulted thoroughly to come up with a design and plan that was the right fit.
Vickie after
The completed garden
The fence and shed had some restoration and ‘silver fir’ wood treatment to brighten, protect and widen the boundary, two new black slate patios and adjoining step stone path, flower beds and lawn were installed. We recycled as much material from the site during works as possible and fantastic neighbours allowed us access through their garden to make the project possible.
Planting storyboard
Top end patio plants
The theme was Modern English meets Morocco/Japanese/India inspired. I think this came thorough with the sense of harmony in the gentle curves applied and planting. Photinia remained where she was, Bamboos and other perennials were divided and placed in amongst generous hew perennial tender and evergreen planting. Soil was boosted with new organic compost and feed.
Design storyboard
Design storyboard
Vickie's Summer garden
Watering was been consistent since by Vickie and the lawn and plants settled in well. Naturally ongoing maintenance has been available as well as verbal support.
Vickie planting plan
The planting plan for the design
planting plan
  • Briza maxima
  • Helleborus argutifolius
  • Eupatorium rugosum
  • Astilbe arendse
  • Astrantia major ‘Star of Billion’
  • Hosta ‘June’ Rodgersia Pinnata Elegan and many others