A spacious garden but the patio by the house was interrupted by extensions and two sets of steps, then acres of lawn leading to a bald, dry zone beneath conifers.

We extended the stone patio with a large hardwood deck, covering the first step of the old sandstone, to allow a flush join. A slim, steel channel sits between the two materials, practical and decorative. The garden feels much bigger because the proportions work, with space for entertaining, a delicate pergola and more than one place to sit.

 

A keen gardener, our client wanted planting that looks established, but has room to grow. The dry patch at the back was dressed with bark, a dark backdrop for the planting, including a gorgeous Cercis canadensis and a wildlife pond.