Secret Kitchen Garden

Hidden Gem
(Lettuce)

Brief

The clients behind this exciting project are a professional couple in their late forties. Both have a real appreciation for design and are keen gardeners. Having recently extended the home, the clients wished to upgrade both front and rear gardens. New terraces, a striking water feature and a large kitchen garden were high on the list of priorities.

The total budget for this transformation was £75,000.

Sketch Plan
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Moodboard
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The rural setting called for restrained, traditional materials: York stone, pea shingle and reclaimed granite setts for edging.

The clients wanted a new greenhouse and a solid oak gazebo which we were delighted to source.

Plants were selected for tolerance of shade and architectural qualities.

Visualisations

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Perspective of granite-edged gravel driveway with traditional topiary parterre, lavender and roses.
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Perspective from the rear of the house showing coffee & breakfast terraces, formal lawn and evening terrace with gazebo
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Perspective from evening terrace showing the rear elevation of the house.
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Perspective of the hidden kitchen garden, screened by an instant 2m Yew hedge and bordered with espalier apple trees.
Front Garden – Traditional Planting Scheme
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Yew hedging screens the front of the property from the road.
A formal box parterre of lavender, Japanese holly and a border of stunning roses complete this stunning traditional driveway.