Landscape Gardening Project in Bristol:

Location

Bristol, mid-terrace brick house, rear garden

Situation

• Garden in mostly un-usable condition
• Overshaded by large horse-chestnut tree
• Large concrete area at rear of house with uneven surface

Specification

• Large usable areas for entertaining
• Areas to cultivate edible plants and cut flowers
• A lawn area
• Sympathetic materials favouring wood and reclaimed brick
• Large trees to remain
• Rectilinear style

Solution

• Two large deck areas made from naturally textured planks
• Lawn area separating decks
• Pennant stepping-stones join the deck areas
• Two raised planters in reclaimed brick for cultivating vegetables and herbs
• Two framing raised beds down the sides for cultivating flowers and upright fruits and vegetables
• Wooden capping on raised bed walls creating lots of additional seating space
• Large composting area for garden waste and the tree based leaf litter
• Ornate reclaimed brick hard standing for scented ground cover
• Rendered walls in light colours help brighten the garden
• Chestnut tree was removed due to disease and replaced with a flowering cherry in a raised planter

Conclusion

• A multi-purpose garden with plenty of room to cultivate and entertain
• The landscaped areas, although linear by design, also blend well, through the careful interlinking of soft and hard materials.

If you have a garden project or landscaping task in Bristol, Bath or the surrounding area please get in touch and we can discuss how to create the right garden landscape for you.