Light and dark

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Kew: east-facing, partly shaded courtyard.

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A scrubby lawn, way too much ivy and a sad raised bed were transformed into a smart, easy to maintain space. The only thing we kept was the rather lovely weathered fence, sensitively repaired and moved where necessary.

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A simple scheme of greys and warm tones reflect the interior décor
and create a flow from inside to out. Rough wood beds will ‘silver’ with age blending with the old fence, Geraniums and Vinca will scramble through the gaps, contrasting with architectural planting behind.

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The beautiful ‘hit and miss’ fence inspired the lighting. Simply running LED strips between the layers created a really nice effect with just enough illumination. All the lights can be controlled remotely.

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'Just a brief note to say how truly delighted I was with the work that you have done in my garden...'

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A Dicksonia dominates the bed in the corner and an elegant Prunus ‘Umineko’ provides a focal point with dazzling white blossom in spring and good autumn colour.

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The key to a successful build is precision and attention to detail. Fencing adjacent to the house was repositioned for easier access

to the garage and so that the angle works with the design.