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The garden has been divided into six distinct areas beginning with the Sun Terrace which is quite formal in style, leading through a pergola to the Lawn Garden which is also in a formal shape but gradually becomes more informal with the Long Walk through the Wild-flower Meadow, the Sports Area, Orchard and finally the Woodland.

Garden Room One: The Sun Terrace

Decking - The garden begins with an interesting shaped decked area where the axis has been swung at 45 degrees which adds width to this long, rectangular garden. The timber boards have been laid with strong directional lines drawing the eye into the centre of the terrace, adding interest to this static area.
Trellis – the Sun Terrace is completely enclosed with a pretty trellis screen, the benefits of which are threefold. Firstly, it will provide additional privacy. Secondly, on the opposite side, the vehicular access needs to be concealed as this will be a bare, lifeless area letting down the style of the Sun Terrace. Thirdly, it will “anchor” the pergola to the terrace and finally, will enclose the Sun Terrace giving a private, courtyard, enclosed feeling to this area.
Raised beds - The rounded timber posts are set at varying heights to give movement and interest and provide attractive tiered planting, including cascading plants. This softens the walls and brings the plants to eye level – making for a better view of the planting from inside the conservatory. Extra special attention has been given to the planting around the sun terrace with lots of colourful planting for all year round interest.
Pergola Walk - The pergola provides an exciting entrance to the next part of the garden and creates a dark “closed-in” feeling as you walk under it, making the garden opening up at the other end seem all the more spacious and welcoming, adding atmosphere and enhancing the senses, funnelling the view of the rest of the garden.

Garden Room Two: The Lawn Garden

Boardwalk - A raised decking, pier effect boardwalk with vertical supports showing adds interest to this utility area. Continuing the decking path under the pergola and to the shed creates interest when viewed from the Sun Terrace “where does that path lead?” etc.
Washing line – this has been hidden behind planting in order that the garden experience is not disturbed by reminders of household chores!
Double Octant Lawn – The lawn shape funnels and opens again in the centre and is an interesting shape which concentrates the eye making a strong statement.

Garden Room Three: The Wild-Flower Meadow

Compost heap – The compost has been situated in the centre of the formal gardens and is screened from view by taller planting.
The long walk - A winding path through large shrubs attractive to wildlife (ie, Buddlea and Berberis) has been designed to slow the walker down so as to enjoy the garden experience.
Meadow grass – This area has an air of romantic seclusion, hidden behind the planting
Second patio area – a circular paving feature fits in well in this area, repeating the soft contours of the ellipse shaped sports field and winding Long Walk. Sited here, it gives dappled shade and surrounded by planting provides a cosy, secluded place to sit for quiet moments in the garden.

Garden Room Four: The Sports Garden
Lawn shape – you can still have an attractive looking sports pitch – it doesn’t have to be a muddy patch of uninteresting lawn! The soft ellipse shaped lawn creates a central focus within the garden which is softly enclosed by tough plants which tolerate being battered by a football or those which will re-grow from the root if broken or snapped off. Once the football team have grown up (and accepted a transfer!), this part of the garden will still be an interesting place to visit.
Seating area – a place for match spectators.
Willow tunnel – This is a leafy tunnel with a wild, jungle feel creating an exciting hiding place and entrance to the next part of the garden.
Trampoline – concealed by planting
Hide-away – changing room or sports pavilion

Garden Room Five: The Orchard
Various fruit trees (apples, cherry, pear etc) set in meadow grass and bluebells with a mown path to the Woodland beyond. This is also an ideal location for a hammock strung between two trees for lazy moments in the garden.

Garden Room Six: The Woodland Garden
A naturally created woodland with winding

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