Making full use of a small paved area
This small family garden, packed full of interest, is divided into distinct areas linked by a curving pergola.
A pergola linking areas of the garden
A secluded seating area away from the house
Strong verticals and horizontals provide essential structure to this small garden
This house is placed midway down the site, with a secluded, informal rear garden, and a more open front garden with formal features
A pergola with strong directional lines provides an enticing entrance to the rear garden
A formal approach to the front door alongside a Box-edged parterre
Even very small gardens where space is limited can be filled with interest, as here with a wealth of mixed planting, space to relax, water and practical storage
A pond fits neatly into a raised corner of this small garden
A garden in a rural setting, this required a large terrace for entertaining, spilling out onto a sweep of gravel surrounded by bold planting, with a more informal spacious area beyond of grass, fruit trees and spring bulbs
Strong curves working together to create unity and balance
A simple water feature, the circular container echoes the larger circles of the gravel and planted areas
Bold drifts of grasses soften the strong lines of the paving and gravel, which lead the eye to the distant orchard and the borrowed view of fields and trees beyond
Distant views from the pergola and terrace
The small front garden is an added bonus
The front garden provides interest for visitors, with a combination of a formal layout surrounded by mixed “cottage” style planting