Inside outside

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Surbiton: west-facing, sunny, without a right angle in sight.

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A long garden at an odd angle to the house, successfully designed to disguise the unusual shape, so that the garden appears much wider and straighter.

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With the sun beating down on all but a sliver from 11am, we created raised beds in the light shade. The rendered beds support part of the top deck.

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The fence was clad and painted, a smart backdrop for the plants. The stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from inside the house, making a cohesive environment both inside and out. 

 

'My unusual shaped garden was no problem for Deb at
Bright Green Garden...'

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A lower deck provides a shady spot. A rill, set into the top deck planted with sun-loving succulents is a lovely detail, which will largely mind its own business. The top deck is level with the house, for a seamless transition from the kitchen. 

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The existing red Camellia was a bit of a lump but we cut it back to reveal its lovely structure, something for nothing.