The idea was to make the garden all about a central dining area surrounded by planting. Using a mixture of evergreen shrubs, grasses and perennials. In addition there is a small seating area along the back wall that captures the morning sun and is perfect for a coffee as you start the day in...

View from the bbq area towards the rear fence showing the colourful planting, natural stone paving and multi stemmed trees to give height and interest and also a little privacy from the houses around.

Newly planted multi-stemmed Amelanchier with water feature and mixed planting of evergreen, Hakonechloa and shade loving perennials.

Long view of the garden waiting for the plants to grow and fill the beds around the seating area.

London Stone clay pavers in a herringbone pattern on pathway connecting wide steps from house to tumbled limestone cobbles on main eating area.

Natural stone cobbles and London Stone clay pavers in front of the existing feather board fencing which we painted black to freshen up. This will also make the space feel wider as the fence will seem to disappear behind the planting.