This bland space was dominated by a huge conifer and the harsh boundaries, and the recently created pond was slightly lost in the far corner. So I designed new shapely borders to break up the squareness of the garden, and by removing the conifer created more open planting space.
Now there are clearly defined, deeper borders
Planting was very limited
A mixture of shrubs and perennials now fill the borders
The expanse of grass and fence
These plants will mature to obscure the fencing
Colour and texture are immediately introduced to the new border
The corner of the garden needed a focal point
The bench now draws your eye through the planting
The pond seemed detached from the rest of the garden
The new borders incorporate the line of the pond, bringing it back into the garden
The newly placed bench makes a great spot to enjoy the sun surrounded by plants
The overall result is a vibrant and inviting garden with movement and texture. Over time, the boundaries will be softened with climbers and shrubs, and the borders will fill out creating drifts of colour for year round interest.
