Tropical Walled Garden – Montpelier, Bristol
This small courtyard in the vibrant Montpelier area of Bristol was the perfect canvas for a dramatic, tropical-inspired transformation. The vision was to create a lush, jungle-like retreat that offers a complete escape from the urban surroundings. To achieve this, we introduced statement Trachycarpus fortunei palms to provide vertical structure and an instant exotic feel. […]
Creating privacy with pleached trees – Oldfield Park, Bath
For this garden in Oldfield Park, Bath, the primary goal was to enhance privacy and screen the view from an adjacent street. Our solution was to install a row of pleached hornbeams, a classic and elegant choice for creating a ‘hedge on stilts.’ This technique provides highly effective screening above the existing wall, securing the […]
Mediterranean Courtyard – Lansdown, Bath
In a large courtyard garden in Lansdown, Bath, the challenge was to create an intimate and cohesive design centred around three magnificent specimen olive trees. Our solution was to build a substantial raised sleeper bed, providing a defined stage to showcase these beautiful trees. We then introduced a rich tapestry of Mediterranean-style planting, using drought-tolerant […]
Gravel garden planting – Sydney Buildings, Bath
Following recent storm damage at a property in Sydney Buildings, Bath, we had the opportunity to breathe new life into the garden. The storm sadly claimed an old pear tree, but this created a chance for a thoughtful redesign. As the new centrepiece, we planted a stunning Amelanchier lamarckii, a graceful tree that will offer […]