Small, new-build family garden, Harpenden

Garden Design by:

Jacqueline Poll 

Garden Build by:

Garden Build by:

Matt Gore

Project

To create a contemporary family garden which incorporates a children’s play area ‘zone’ and an area to dine, relax and entertain.

Design to compliment clients new extension with Crittall doors.

Planting to soften the garden and provide colour and interest throughout the year.

Relaxing adult entertaining outdoor space. 

Key features
  • Enlarged terrace area laid to porcelain paving

  • Raised planters and steps rendered and painted white enclose the main patio

  • Lawn area levelled

  • Childrens play area with raised wooden sleeper surround laid to bark chippings

  • Second terrace in left rear corner laid to pattern pavers

  • Metal pergola with retractable roof

  • Focal point bubbling water feature

  • Boundary fences painted dark grey to unify them and create a back drop for the planting dark grey

  • Two new feature trees planted and plant borders created

  • Lawn edged with Everedge

  • Lighting throughout the garden

After

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