A long, hot garden at an odd angle to the house designed to disguise the unusual shape, now appears much wider and straighter. The top deck, built level with the house, enables a seamless transition from the kitchen. A rill, set into the top deck, is planted with sun-loving succulents that will largely mind their own business.
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The fence was clad and painted, a smart backdrop for the plants. Design elements from indoors are reflected, creating a cohesive environment. A lower deck provides a shadier spot. The existing red Camellia japonica was quite a lump but we cut it back to reveal its lovely structure, something for nothing.