This new build property was built around three years ago. As is often the case with new builds the garden had little of interest offer – a very small patio, lawn and no planting. The client wanted a modern, family garden, with plenty of plants, areas for dining and relaxing, and child-friendly spaces to play. A bespoke seating area is enclosed by a rendered block retaining wall separating the lower area from the rest of the garden. Two hardwood curved benches form a semi-circular seat. The deep bed behind is densely planted to provide screening from the neighbours. Planting in the space is modern and contemporary with areas of block colour and seasonal perennials. To the right of the space a curved pathway, laid with black basalt planks in a radial pattern, runs around the side of the house from the utility room door to the patio directly outside the lounge doors.

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This project was the result of the clients need to replace an old delapidated deck that came off of their kitchen/eating nook. They also wanted enough space to entertain groups of 6 to 75, which they do often. They wanted an outdoor kitchen, waterfeature, fireplace, smaller more intimate dining area off the family room and a nice, well behaved garden. What we gave them is a raised patio that steps down onto the lawn and up to the cook island/sitting area. There is a gas fireplace adjacent to the dining area and a small paver patio just off the family room. The garden is planted with small and slow growing shrubs that are easy to care for. And when they entertain large numbers of people, the put up a tent on the lawn and place tables and chairs there.

We created an elegant entry with semi-circular steps coming down onto an expansive front lawn, a curving path to front door, and a small seating area with bench to the side.

This new build property was built around three years ago. As is often the case with new builds the garden had little of interest offer – a very small patio, lawn and no planting. The client wanted a modern, family garden, with areas for dining and relaxing, and child-friendly spaces to play. Planting in the space is modern and contemporary with areas of block colour and seasonal perennials.

We took a small, unused lawn space and created an intimate spot with seating and flowers all 'round. The original arbor, which darkened the interior room that overlooks this area, was removed and the area was paved with flagstone and planted with boxwood and seasonal color. Photo by Caroline Greene

This project was the result of the clients need to replace an old delapidated deck that came off of their kitchen/eating nook. They also wanted enough space to entertain groups of 6 to 75, which they do often. They wanted an outdoor kitchen, waterfeature, fireplace, smaller more intimate dining area off the family room and a nice, well behaved garden. What we gave them is a raised patio that steps down onto the lawn and up to the cook island/sitting area. There is a gas fireplace adjacent to the dining area and a small paver patio just off the family room. The garden is planted with small and slow growing shrubs that are easy to care for. And when they entertain large numbers of people, the put up a tent on the lawn and place tables and chairs there.

This project was the result of the clients need to replace an old delapidated deck that came off of their kitchen/eating nook. They also wanted enough space to entertain groups of 6 to 75, which they do often. They wanted an outdoor kitchen, waterfeature, fireplace, smaller more intimate dining area off the family room and a nice, well behaved garden. What we gave them is a raised patio that steps down onto the lawn and up to the cook island/sitting area. There is a gas fireplace adjacent to the dining area and a small paver patio just off the family room. The garden is planted with small and slow growing shrubs that are easy to care for. And when they entertain large numbers of people, the put up a tent on the lawn and place tables and chairs there.

small pool, spa, spill-in, waterfall, pavers, palm trees, light blue siding, tin roof, steps, lawn, arbor, outdoor shower, triangle windows, porch, patio, flowers, flood lights, outdoor lighting, retreat, fountain, tropical

This new build property was built around three years ago. As is often the case with new builds the garden had little of interest offer – a very small patio, lawn and no planting. The client wanted a modern, family garden, with plenty of plants, areas for dining and relaxing, and child-friendly spaces to play. A bespoke seating area is enclosed by a rendered block retaining wall separating the lower area from the rest of the garden. Two hardwood curved benches form a semi-circular seat. The deep bed behind is densely planted to provide screening from the neighbours. Planting in the space is modern and contemporary with areas of block colour and seasonal perennials.

This project was the result of the clients need to replace an old delapidated deck that came off of their kitchen/eating nook. They also wanted enough space to entertain groups of 6 to 75, which they do often. They wanted an outdoor kitchen, waterfeature, fireplace, smaller more intimate dining area off the family room and a nice, well behaved garden. What we gave them is a raised patio that steps down onto the lawn and up to the cook island/sitting area. There is a gas fireplace adjacent to the dining area and a small paver patio just off the family room. The garden is planted with small and slow growing shrubs that are easy to care for. And when they entertain large numbers of people, the put up a tent on the lawn and place tables and chairs there.

This project was the result of the clients need to replace an old delapidated deck that came off of their kitchen/eating nook. They also wanted enough space to entertain groups of 6 to 75, which they do often. They wanted an outdoor kitchen, waterfeature, fireplace, smaller more intimate dining area off the family room and a nice, well behaved garden. What we gave them is a raised patio that steps down onto the lawn and up to the cook island/sitting area. There is a gas fireplace adjacent to the dining area and a small paver patio just off the family room. The garden is planted with small and slow growing shrubs that are easy to care for. And when they entertain large numbers of people, the put up a tent on the lawn and place tables and chairs there.

small pool, spa, spill-in, waterfall, pavers, palm trees, light blue siding, tin roof, steps, lawn, arbor, outdoor shower, triangle windows, porch, patio, flowers, flood lights, outdoor lighting, retreat, fountain, tropical

small pool, spa, spill-in, waterfall, pavers, palm trees, light blue siding, tin roof, steps, lawn, arbor, outdoor shower, triangle windows, porch, patio, flowers, flood lights, outdoor lighting, retreat, fountain, tropical

Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' planted as a "groundcover" surrounds the small grassy lawn, just barely big enough for a game of croquet. Photo by Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc