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I popped back to see how another of my new build gardens was coming along last week.😎

The borders are filling out beautifully and it was all looking glorious in the sunshine 🌞

#gardendesign #gardening #garden #newbuildgarden #gardenmakeover

I popped back to see how another of my new build gardens was coming along last week.😎

The borders are filling out beautifully and it was all looking glorious in the sunshine 🌞

#gardendesign #gardening #garden #newbuildgarden #gardenmakeover

I love designing new build gardens ❤️ it's such a great opportunity to create something beautiful 🌿

It was a treat to be invited back to this gorgeous garden that will be 2 years old in October.

The clients surprised me by painting the pergola red and I think it looks fantastic 👏

I will be revisiting some more of my new build gardens this month so stay tuned. 😎

#smallgarden #gardendesign #garden #gardening #gardens

I love designing new build gardens ❤️ it's such a great opportunity to create something beautiful 🌿

It was a treat to be invited back to this gorgeous garden that will be 2 years old in October.

The clients surprised me by painting the pergola red and I think it looks fantastic 👏

I will be revisiting some more of my new build gardens this month so stay tuned. 😎

#smallgarden #gardendesign #garden #gardening #gardens

So lovely to receive this wonderful review from one of my clients yesterday.
It was so long, I couldn't fit it all on 😂

Thanks Lydia 🫶

So lovely to receive this wonderful review from one of my clients yesterday.
It was so long, I couldn't fit it all on 😂

Thanks Lydia 🫶

Plants are EVERYTHING 🌿

Well almost!

We finished the planting on this family garden today and even though the new paving and borders look great, its not until the plants arrive that it becomes a garden .

We added standard olives to frame the pergola, along with lavender, gaura and some lovely hibiscus that the client had in pots.

We added ferns around the little pond in the shady border and underplanted the old apple tree with hardy geraniums, carex and euonymous for year round interest.

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#planting
#garden
#gardening

Plants are EVERYTHING 🌿

Well almost!

We finished the planting on this family garden today and even though the new paving and borders look great, its not until the plants arrive that it becomes a garden .

We added standard olives to frame the pergola, along with lavender, gaura and some lovely hibiscus that the client had in pots.

We added ferns around the little pond in the shady border and underplanted the old apple tree with hardy geraniums, carex and euonymous for year round interest.

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#planting
#garden
#gardening

I love designing small gardens ❤️

With thoughtful planning and planting, you can create a gorgeous garden, no matter how small the space.

It was a treat to pop in for a cuppa
and see how this little new build garden I designed is coming along.

The clients have looked after it all beautifully, and it was looking great in the sunshine.

#smallgarden #newbuildgarden #smallgardendesign #garden #gardenmakeover

I love designing small gardens ❤️

With thoughtful planning and planting, you can create a gorgeous garden, no matter how small the space.

It was a treat to pop in for a cuppa
and see how this little new build garden I designed is coming along.

The clients have looked after it all beautifully, and it was looking great in the sunshine.

#smallgarden #newbuildgarden #smallgardendesign #garden #gardenmakeover

We finished the planting on this Ibiza inspired family garden today 😎

I've added raised white rendered planters with a fabulous statement olive tree as the center piece.

We built a pergola with a shelf, for the beers on a summers eve, and created a frame and pergola walkway for the established grapevine and scented climbers.

So looking forward to seeing it bloom this summer 🌻

My thanks go to @andy.silvester.3
For a beautiful build and @tiny.paradise for digging most of the holes 🪏 🪏 🪏

If you want help creating a beautiful garden DM me. 🌸

#Mediterraneangarden #gardendesign
#gardentransformation
#olivetree
#smallgarden

We finished the planting on this Ibiza inspired family garden today 😎

I've added raised white rendered planters with a fabulous statement olive tree as the center piece.

We built a pergola with a shelf, for the beers on a summers eve, and created a frame and pergola walkway for the established grapevine and scented climbers.

So looking forward to seeing it bloom this summer 🌻

My thanks go to @andy.silvester.3
For a beautiful build and @tiny.paradise for digging most of the holes 🪏 🪏 🪏

If you want help creating a beautiful garden DM me. 🌸

#Mediterraneangarden #gardendesign
#gardentransformation
#olivetree
#smallgarden

However small your space, with a little planning, you can make something beautiful 🌸

I planted up this little garden I designed in February today, and the sun was shining 😎

My client loves flowers and wanted lots of variety and colour, so I spent ages hand picking her favourites from my local nurseries, and can't wait to see everything blooming over the summer.

The gorgeous arbour seat sets everything off beautifully and my client is thrilled with it all.

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for another lovely job. 🙏

Need help with planning or revamping your garden?
Visit my website
www.downtoearth.garden

#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #garden #smallgarden #gardening

However small your space, with a little planning, you can make something beautiful 🌸

I planted up this little garden I designed in February today, and the sun was shining 😎

My client loves flowers and wanted lots of variety and colour, so I spent ages hand picking her favourites from my local nurseries, and can't wait to see everything blooming over the summer.

The gorgeous arbour seat sets everything off beautifully and my client is thrilled with it all.

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for another lovely job. 🙏

Need help with planning or revamping your garden?
Visit my website
www.downtoearth.garden

#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #garden #smallgarden #gardening

Here's another of my new build gardens, one year on from planting.

I popped in for a visit yesterday and the sun wasn't shining unfortunately. Luckily, my clients took a video of it last month in all it's glory, so I thought I would share.

The laurel hedges are growing together nicely and the garage wall will soon be covered in roses.
The hydrangea in full bloom really sets it all off too.

The clients have lovingly cared for it and I can't wait to see it mature in the next few years.

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#gardening #gardener #gardentransformation #newbuildgarden #contemporarygarden #gardens #newbuild

Here's another of my new build gardens, one year on from planting.

I popped in for a visit yesterday and the sun wasn't shining unfortunately. Luckily, my clients took a video of it last month in all it's glory, so I thought I would share.

The laurel hedges are growing together nicely and the garage wall will soon be covered in roses.
The hydrangea in full bloom really sets it all off too.

The clients have lovingly cared for it and I can't wait to see it mature in the next few years.

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#gardening #gardener #gardentransformation #newbuildgarden #contemporarygarden #gardens #newbuild

We finished this lovely new build garden, that I designed in March today 😎

The sun was shining, and the scent of the trachelospermum trained along the pergola and walkway was just heavenly 🙌

The clients wanted a contemporary garden, with practical paths leading to the garden office, and the garage, along with a seating area with built in shade, a water feature, and an orange and purple colour scheme.

It really has turned out beautifully, and I can't wait to see how things mature in the coming months.

Thanks as always to our clients, who put their trust in me, to create a beautiful garden for them. 🙏

Big thanks to the team 💪

@andy.silvester.3 for another beautiful build 👏

@phase_electrical_surrey for the lighting 💡

@van_arnhem_nursery for the gorgeous plants 🌿🌿🌿

And the dream team 🙏🙏🙏

If you are looking to build your dream garden click the link in my bio or DM me

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #newbuildgarden #patio #plants #planting #pergola #moderngarden #garden #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #waterfeature

We finished this lovely new build garden, that I designed in March today 😎

The sun was shining, and the scent of the trachelospermum trained along the pergola and walkway was just heavenly 🙌

The clients wanted a contemporary garden, with practical paths leading to the garden office, and the garage, along with a seating area with built in shade, a water feature, and an orange and purple colour scheme.

It really has turned out beautifully, and I can't wait to see how things mature in the coming months.

Thanks as always to our clients, who put their trust in me, to create a beautiful garden for them. 🙏

Big thanks to the team 💪

@andy.silvester.3 for another beautiful build 👏

@phase_electrical_surrey for the lighting 💡

@van_arnhem_nursery for the gorgeous plants 🌿🌿🌿

And the dream team 🙏🙏🙏

If you are looking to build your dream garden click the link in my bio or DM me

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #newbuildgarden #patio #plants #planting #pergola #moderngarden #garden #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #waterfeature

New build gardens don't have to be boring!

A little bit of planning can make all the difference.

This gorgeous garden is just one year old and was looking glorious in the sunshine today.

I can't take all the credit 😂
My client is a keen gardener and is looking after everything beautifully 🌷🌷🌷

If you would like to make the most of your garden, click the link to my bio and DM me.

Thanks to @andy.silvester.3 and my planting team 💪

#gardener #gardening#gardendesigner #newbuildgarden #smallgarden#cottagegarden #gardentransformation #garden #summer #planting #gardenmakeover #greenhouse

New build gardens don't have to be boring!

A little bit of planning can make all the difference.

This gorgeous garden is just one year old and was looking glorious in the sunshine today.

I can't take all the credit 😂
My client is a keen gardener and is looking after everything beautifully 🌷🌷🌷

If you would like to make the most of your garden, click the link to my bio and DM me.

Thanks to @andy.silvester.3 and my planting team 💪

#gardener #gardening#gardendesigner #newbuildgarden #smallgarden#cottagegarden #gardentransformation #garden #summer #planting #gardenmakeover #greenhouse

We did a little more perennial planting on this lovely little garden, I designed last year and it's coming on a treat.

The clients are caring for it beautifully and I know it will just get better and better.

Thanks to @andy.silvester.3 for the hard landscaping 🙏

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign#gardenmakeover #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #arbour #pergola #patio

We did a little more perennial planting on this lovely little garden, I designed last year and it's coming on a treat.

The clients are caring for it beautifully and I know it will just get better and better.

Thanks to @andy.silvester.3 for the hard landscaping 🙏

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign#gardenmakeover #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #arbour #pergola #patio

We popped in to do a little summer planting in this lovely contemporary garden that I designed last year.

It isn't even a year old and it's already looking lush 🌿🌿🌿

We used limited varieties of plants to add impact, and the hedging and evergreen climbers will give year round structure and colour.

The clients are doing a great job of looking after it all 💪 and I'm looking forward to seeing it in full bloom later this year 🌸

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for the build and my fabulous gardening team 😎

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#gardening
#gardener #gardentransformation #newbuildgarden #plants #planting #contemporarygarden #moderngarden #patio #gardenideas #gardendesigner #pergola #raisedbeds

We popped in to do a little summer planting in this lovely contemporary garden that I designed last year.

It isn't even a year old and it's already looking lush 🌿🌿🌿

We used limited varieties of plants to add impact, and the hedging and evergreen climbers will give year round structure and colour.

The clients are doing a great job of looking after it all 💪 and I'm looking forward to seeing it in full bloom later this year 🌸

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for the build and my fabulous gardening team 😎

#gardenmakeover
#gardendesign
#gardening
#gardener #gardentransformation #newbuildgarden #plants #planting #contemporarygarden #moderngarden #patio #gardenideas #gardendesigner #pergola #raisedbeds

Here's another garden I designed last Autumn.

My clients wanted clean lines, a central lawn and an alternative seating area.

We linked the patios with a path framed by a pergola walkway, adding height and interest into the small space and it is looking lovely in the spring sunshine 😎

We added some perennials for summer colour and can't wait to see it later in the year 🌸🌸🌸

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for the build and my garden gang for the digging 💪🙏

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #pergola #patio #newbuildgarden #spring #beforeandafter #garden #smallgarden #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #contemporarygarden

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Here's another garden I designed last Autumn.

My clients wanted clean lines, a central lawn and an alternative seating area.

We linked the patios with a path framed by a pergola walkway, adding height and interest into the small space and it is looking lovely in the spring sunshine 😎

We added some perennials for summer colour and can't wait to see it later in the year 🌸🌸🌸

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for the build and my garden gang for the digging 💪🙏

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #pergola #patio #newbuildgarden #spring #beforeandafter #garden #smallgarden #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #contemporarygarden

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I just dropped in today, to visit a garden that I designed in late 2023 and planted last April.

It's hard to believe it's only one year old.

My clients wanted evergreen structure and foliage rather than flowers, so we went for a loose Japanese style garden with a gorgeous weeping cherry and weeping birch, along with a prunus serrula with its beautiful purple bark and dwarf pines and shrubs.

The ornamental bench works perfectly in the small space and the pebble detail and water feature completes the look.

The clients have cared for everything beautifully, and don't make a bad cup of tea either 😂

I'm looking forward to popping back again next year to see how it's coming along.

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #smallgarden #smallgardendesign #garden #newbuild #beforeandafter #shrubs #Japanesegarden #gardentransformation #waterfeature #pebbles #gardenmakeover #newbuildgarden #bench

I just dropped in today, to visit a garden that I designed in late 2023 and planted last April.

It's hard to believe it's only one year old.

My clients wanted evergreen structure and foliage rather than flowers, so we went for a loose Japanese style garden with a gorgeous weeping cherry and weeping birch, along with a prunus serrula with its beautiful purple bark and dwarf pines and shrubs.

The ornamental bench works perfectly in the small space and the pebble detail and water feature completes the look.

The clients have cared for everything beautifully, and don't make a bad cup of tea either 😂

I'm looking forward to popping back again next year to see how it's coming along.

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #smallgarden #smallgardendesign #garden #newbuild #beforeandafter #shrubs #Japanesegarden #gardentransformation #waterfeature #pebbles #gardenmakeover #newbuildgarden #bench

What a treat to go back and see how this new build garden, I designed in 2021 is doing today 😎

The trees and shrubs are maturing nicely, and my 1970's style rockery looks like it's been there forever.

The skimmia and daphne that we planted around the pergola smell divine, and the clients are looking after everything beautifully👏👏👏

Happy sunny Friday everyone 🌷

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #spring #plants #planting #pergola #summerhouse #rockery #garden #newbuild #beforeandafter #shrubs

What a treat to go back and see how this new build garden, I designed in 2021 is doing today 😎

The trees and shrubs are maturing nicely, and my 1970's style rockery looks like it's been there forever.

The skimmia and daphne that we planted around the pergola smell divine, and the clients are looking after everything beautifully👏👏👏

Happy sunny Friday everyone 🌷

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #spring #plants #planting #pergola #summerhouse #rockery #garden #newbuild #beforeandafter #shrubs

We popped in to this lovely little new build garden, I designed last year, and the sun was shining..... Yay😎

We extended the patio and added a gravel area for our clients sculpture, along with a little patio framed by a bespoke pergola.

The shrubs and trees are all doing well and I'm looking forward to seeing the trees blossoming and the rest of the plants coming to life in the next few weeks.

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for the build, and our lovely clients for the tea. 🙏

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #spring #plants #planting #pergola#patio #garden #newbuild #before and after

We popped in to this lovely little new build garden, I designed last year, and the sun was shining..... Yay😎

We extended the patio and added a gravel area for our clients sculpture, along with a little patio framed by a bespoke pergola.

The shrubs and trees are all doing well and I'm looking forward to seeing the trees blossoming and the rest of the plants coming to life in the next few weeks.

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for the build, and our lovely clients for the tea. 🙏

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #spring #plants #planting #pergola#patio #garden #newbuild #before and after

We popped in to do a spring tidy and mulch on this lovely little garden I designed in late Autumn last year.

My clients wanted curves and a water feature, along with screening trees and a mix of shrubs and perennials for year round interest. I am looking forward to popping back late April to add some summer colour and have a cuppa or two 😎

Many thanks to Spartan landscapes for the hard landscaping 💪

And the dream team 🥰

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #gardening #waterfeature #gardenarch #spring #gardens #gardener #blankcanvas

We popped in to do a spring tidy and mulch on this lovely little garden I designed in late Autumn last year.

My clients wanted curves and a water feature, along with screening trees and a mix of shrubs and perennials for year round interest. I am looking forward to popping back late April to add some summer colour and have a cuppa or two 😎

Many thanks to Spartan landscapes for the hard landscaping 💪

And the dream team 🥰

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #gardening #waterfeature #gardenarch #spring #gardens #gardener #blankcanvas

I designed this contemporary garden earlier this year and it's one of my favourites.

We had to re seed some lawn areas so I delayed taking any after pics until now.

We popped in to plant some alliums last week and it was lovely to see the garden looking so good, even on a dreary cold November day.

The clients love clean lines and wanted a contemporary feel, so I dispensed with my usual curves and went all out to create an elegant modern space with multiple areas for entertaining.

I added a triangular patio which the client and I spent a fun afternoon stencilling, along with a gorgeous bespoke pergola.

The evergreen hedging will be kept low and add interest all year round,
And the trees will help to screen the neighbouring houses.

The decking is surrounded with hydrangea limelight and hakonechloa
Which will give a beautiful display next year and the raised planters are filled with mixed ferns, alliums and agapanthus.

The sunny garage wall has scented climbing roses and the fencing around the top patio will be covered in trachelospernum.

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for a great job on the landscaping.

#gardenmakeover
#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardentransformations #newbuild #newbuildgarden #shallowgarden
#decking #patio #pergola #formalgarden #moderngarden #plants #planting #beforeandafter
#bestjobever

I designed this contemporary garden earlier this year and it's one of my favourites.

We had to re seed some lawn areas so I delayed taking any after pics until now.

We popped in to plant some alliums last week and it was lovely to see the garden looking so good, even on a dreary cold November day.

The clients love clean lines and wanted a contemporary feel, so I dispensed with my usual curves and went all out to create an elegant modern space with multiple areas for entertaining.

I added a triangular patio which the client and I spent a fun afternoon stencilling, along with a gorgeous bespoke pergola.

The evergreen hedging will be kept low and add interest all year round,
And the trees will help to screen the neighbouring houses.

The decking is surrounded with hydrangea limelight and hakonechloa
Which will give a beautiful display next year and the raised planters are filled with mixed ferns, alliums and agapanthus.

The sunny garage wall has scented climbing roses and the fencing around the top patio will be covered in trachelospernum.

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for a great job on the landscaping.

#gardenmakeover
#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardentransformations #newbuild #newbuildgarden #shallowgarden
#decking #patio #pergola #formalgarden #moderngarden #plants #planting #beforeandafter
#bestjobever

Here's another one I did earlier for a lovely family with a young son.

We had very limited space so decided not to include a lawn. Instead, I designed a lovely patio area surrounded with scented climbers and perennials for a cottage garden feel.

The client absolutely did the right thing 💪 by replacing all the fences and he bought a new space saving shed which was painted black to blend in.

Love it when a plan comes together!

Top tips...... No lawn is better than a tiny lawn 😂

Lawns are high maintenance too!

So... Be brave... if you have a small space consider alternatives and of course more plants 🌿🌿🌿ALWAYS!

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #tinygarden #cottagegarden #patio #plants #plantloversofinstagram #gardentransformation

Here's another one I did earlier for a lovely family with a young son.

We had very limited space so decided not to include a lawn. Instead, I designed a lovely patio area surrounded with scented climbers and perennials for a cottage garden feel.

The client absolutely did the right thing 💪 by replacing all the fences and he bought a new space saving shed which was painted black to blend in.

Love it when a plan comes together!

Top tips...... No lawn is better than a tiny lawn 😂

Lawns are high maintenance too!

So... Be brave... if you have a small space consider alternatives and of course more plants 🌿🌿🌿ALWAYS!

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #tinygarden #cottagegarden #patio #plants #plantloversofinstagram #gardentransformation

I thought I'd share one of my very favourite gardens 😍

I designed this new build garden back in late 2021. There was a huge rectangular patio, a row of screening trees and a lot of lawn and fence.

My clients @vickieverest1 and @lersy1 chose a gorgeous thatched gazebo for the far corner and wanted to soften the hard edges with generous curved borders and lush planting.🌿

We added an archway to frame the entrance to the garden and added gorgeous grasses amd perennials to the border alongside the patio.

We used architectural planting around the gazebo and underplanted the trees with low growing shade tolerant perennials.

My lovely clients have become keen gardeners over the last 3 years 😂 and it's wonderful to see everything so beautifully looked after❤️

We are going in for our annual late summer tidy up soon and looking forward to a cuppa and a catch up 😎

#gardenmakeover
#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #gardentransformation
#newbuildgarden #newbuild #planting #plants #gardendesigner #gazebo#curvedpath

I thought I'd share one of my very favourite gardens 😍

I designed this new build garden back in late 2021. There was a huge rectangular patio, a row of screening trees and a lot of lawn and fence.

My clients @vickieverest1 and @lersy1 chose a gorgeous thatched gazebo for the far corner and wanted to soften the hard edges with generous curved borders and lush planting.🌿

We added an archway to frame the entrance to the garden and added gorgeous grasses amd perennials to the border alongside the patio.

We used architectural planting around the gazebo and underplanted the trees with low growing shade tolerant perennials.

My lovely clients have become keen gardeners over the last 3 years 😂 and it's wonderful to see everything so beautifully looked after❤️

We are going in for our annual late summer tidy up soon and looking forward to a cuppa and a catch up 😎

#gardenmakeover
#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #gardentransformation
#newbuildgarden #newbuild #planting #plants #gardendesigner #gazebo#curvedpath

We finished this lovely little new build
Garden today 😎

It was just lawn and fence along with an odd shaped patio and a massive heat pump😱.

We added a generous curved patio so
The family could make the most of the sunshine, and added borders around the newly painted fence and walls.

My clients have a young daughter and
Wanted to encourage a wide variety of wildlife and insects into the garden, so it was great to go a bit mad with some vibrant and colourful planting 😍

We plan on adding a bench to a little seating area under the weeping cherry in the next year or two, so I will take more pics as the garden matures 😎

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for their great work on the patio and screening 🙏

#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #plant #planting #gardening #patio #curvedpatio #flowers #gardendesigner #screening

We finished this lovely little new build
Garden today 😎

It was just lawn and fence along with an odd shaped patio and a massive heat pump😱.

We added a generous curved patio so
The family could make the most of the sunshine, and added borders around the newly painted fence and walls.

My clients have a young daughter and
Wanted to encourage a wide variety of wildlife and insects into the garden, so it was great to go a bit mad with some vibrant and colourful planting 😍

We plan on adding a bench to a little seating area under the weeping cherry in the next year or two, so I will take more pics as the garden matures 😎

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for their great work on the patio and screening 🙏

#gardendesign #gardenmakeover #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #plant #planting #gardening #patio #curvedpatio #flowers #gardendesigner #screening

Here's a front garden I designed a few years ago.

It used to be a pub and the front garden was laid with crazy paving and had some tired looking shrubs and lawn.

We added a laurel hedge to define the boundary and add some privacy and the old paving was replaced with pathways and gravel.

The circular bed includes one of my favourite trees (malus evereste) and underplanted with lavender and the borders alongside the house with hydrangea, salvia, achellia and vebena for a cottage feel.

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #frontgarden #gardentransformation #gardenmakeover

Here's a front garden I designed a few years ago.

It used to be a pub and the front garden was laid with crazy paving and had some tired looking shrubs and lawn.

We added a laurel hedge to define the boundary and add some privacy and the old paving was replaced with pathways and gravel.

The circular bed includes one of my favourite trees (malus evereste) and underplanted with lavender and the borders alongside the house with hydrangea, salvia, achellia and vebena for a cottage feel.

#gardener #gardening#gardendesign #plants #planting #frontgarden #gardentransformation #gardenmakeover

How to update and transform your patio for next to nothing 🤗

My client and I spent a sunny afternoon painting these pavers using two stencils costing £27 including delivery from create my world.

The pavers were new so we added the black paint directly onto them, but if you have old pavers then first cover them with a base colour of your choice and then stencil over the top.

Once dry you need to add a sealant to protect the painted surface.

This makeover cost approx £70 excluding labour and if we can do it..... Anyone can 💪

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for the hard landscaping 🙏

Top tips.....

Less is more 😂 you don't need much paint at all so be sparing or it can get messy.

Measure your slabs and choose the right size stencil as it makes things much easier 😀

We used a small dense paint roller and then a small brush for the edges and as the stencils were the exact size we could paint the slabs in a row rather than alternate.

Last but not least..... Don't whatever you do, paint yourself into a corner 😂

#garden #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #patio #paintedpatio #patiomakeover

How to update and transform your patio for next to nothing 🤗

My client and I spent a sunny afternoon painting these pavers using two stencils costing £27 including delivery from create my world.

The pavers were new so we added the black paint directly onto them, but if you have old pavers then first cover them with a base colour of your choice and then stencil over the top.

Once dry you need to add a sealant to protect the painted surface.

This makeover cost approx £70 excluding labour and if we can do it..... Anyone can 💪

Thanks to @ajt.landscaping for the hard landscaping 🙏

Top tips.....

Less is more 😂 you don't need much paint at all so be sparing or it can get messy.

Measure your slabs and choose the right size stencil as it makes things much easier 😀

We used a small dense paint roller and then a small brush for the edges and as the stencils were the exact size we could paint the slabs in a row rather than alternate.

Last but not least..... Don't whatever you do, paint yourself into a corner 😂

#garden #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #patio #paintedpatio #patiomakeover

We finished this lovely little garden that I designed in the spring today.

We were all a sweaty mess by the end of it 🥵 but it is lovely to have some much needed sunshine so I'm not complaining.

The clients painted the fences black to make them appear further away, which is especially useful in a shallow space.

It took them quite some time but it's always worth it!💪

We added a circular patio framed by a bespoke pergola which will be covered with scented jasmine in time and is a perfect spot to soak up the mid summer sunshine along with a little bench at the top for yet another view of the garden 🌿

We added colourful shrubs, climbers and perennials to the curved borders, which will give scent and interest all year round.

Happy sunny Friday everyone 😎

Thanks again to @andy.silvester.3
For the hard landscaping and to my fabulous planting team today. 😎

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #shallowgarden#smallgarden #plants #plantloversofinstagram #gardendesigner #patio

We finished this lovely little garden that I designed in the spring today.

We were all a sweaty mess by the end of it 🥵 but it is lovely to have some much needed sunshine so I'm not complaining.

The clients painted the fences black to make them appear further away, which is especially useful in a shallow space.

It took them quite some time but it's always worth it!💪

We added a circular patio framed by a bespoke pergola which will be covered with scented jasmine in time and is a perfect spot to soak up the mid summer sunshine along with a little bench at the top for yet another view of the garden 🌿

We added colourful shrubs, climbers and perennials to the curved borders, which will give scent and interest all year round.

Happy sunny Friday everyone 😎

Thanks again to @andy.silvester.3
For the hard landscaping and to my fabulous planting team today. 😎

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #shallowgarden#smallgarden #plants #plantloversofinstagram #gardendesigner #patio

I Popped back to see this garden that I designed in Dec 23 today🌞 it was a bit sweaty, but great to get some pics in the sunshine 😎

My clients inherited a very formal garden with regimented borders and little variety.

We extended the patio and added a bubbling water feature along with an arbour to house their beautiful bench. We reshaped the lawn and borders to allow for more colorful planting and it's lovely to see it in all it's glory 🌞

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #waterfeature #gardenarbour#plants#planting #gardening #gardener #newbuild #newbuildgarden

I Popped back to see this garden that I designed in Dec 23 today🌞 it was a bit sweaty, but great to get some pics in the sunshine 😎

My clients inherited a very formal garden with regimented borders and little variety.

We extended the patio and added a bubbling water feature along with an arbour to house their beautiful bench. We reshaped the lawn and borders to allow for more colorful planting and it's lovely to see it in all it's glory 🌞

#gardenmakeover #gardendesign #garden #gardentransformation #waterfeature #gardenarbour#plants#planting #gardening #gardener #newbuild #newbuildgarden

I had a lovely thank you message from my old clients last night, along with some pictures of their garden.

I suspect there may well have been some wine involved, but I'll take it 😂

I designed this large new build garden in late 2019 and it's great to see how it's coming along 😍

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover#garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #firepit #curvedpatio #plants #gardenpath

I had a lovely thank you message from my old clients last night, along with some pictures of their garden.

I suspect there may well have been some wine involved, but I'll take it 😂

I designed this large new build garden in late 2019 and it's great to see how it's coming along 😍

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover#garden #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #firepit #curvedpatio #plants #gardenpath

I'm excited to share this one with you all 😍

I might just be getting the hang of this reels thingy 😊

I have been patiently waiting on some sunshine so I could take some pics and today was the day 😎

I designed this new build garden at the end of last year and it was a tricky one. Very odd angles with the garden backing onto some huge oak trees which meant it was in shade for most of the day.

The existing patio was extended to allow for the clients massive sofa and table 😂 and I added a simple pergola to add height, interest and scent to soften the garage wall.

A focal point was created using a large urn which we have surrounded with hornbeam hedging and it will look great as the plants mature.

The obligatory alternative seating area is in the back right hand corner, and linked to the main patio with a rustic brick pathway.

My client @nickyhayesinteriors is an interior designer and has done a beautiful job with the furniture and accessories.....all we need now is champagne and canapés 🥂

Big thanks as always to @andy.silvester.3 for another beautiful build and my amazing gardening team 🙏
#bestjobever #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation#garden#smallgarden #plants #pergola#gardener #gardenpath #patio#newbuild #newbuildgarden

I'm excited to share this one with you all 😍

I might just be getting the hang of this reels thingy 😊

I have been patiently waiting on some sunshine so I could take some pics and today was the day 😎

I designed this new build garden at the end of last year and it was a tricky one. Very odd angles with the garden backing onto some huge oak trees which meant it was in shade for most of the day.

The existing patio was extended to allow for the clients massive sofa and table 😂 and I added a simple pergola to add height, interest and scent to soften the garage wall.

A focal point was created using a large urn which we have surrounded with hornbeam hedging and it will look great as the plants mature.

The obligatory alternative seating area is in the back right hand corner, and linked to the main patio with a rustic brick pathway.

My client @nickyhayesinteriors is an interior designer and has done a beautiful job with the furniture and accessories.....all we need now is champagne and canapés 🥂

Big thanks as always to @andy.silvester.3 for another beautiful build and my amazing gardening team 🙏
#bestjobever #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation#garden#smallgarden #plants #pergola#gardener #gardenpath #patio#newbuild #newbuildgarden

Here's another new build garden that I designed a few years ago.

It's always good to revisit and see how things are coming on 😎

The clients are keen gardeners and wanted lots of areas for planting and a kitchen garden.

Luckily for them we had ample room 😂

We created a kitchen garden behind the garage and separated it using espalier fruit trees and an arch.

The curved borders were filled with shrubs and perennials and the new patio was extended and curved to compliment the rest of the garden.

A small patio was added for the evening sun and the clients have plenty to keep them busy💪

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #kitchengarden #kitchengardens#garden

Here's another new build garden that I designed a few years ago.

It's always good to revisit and see how things are coming on 😎

The clients are keen gardeners and wanted lots of areas for planting and a kitchen garden.

Luckily for them we had ample room 😂

We created a kitchen garden behind the garage and separated it using espalier fruit trees and an arch.

The curved borders were filled with shrubs and perennials and the new patio was extended and curved to compliment the rest of the garden.

A small patio was added for the evening sun and the clients have plenty to keep them busy💪

#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #newbuild #newbuildgarden #kitchengarden #kitchengardens#garden

Here's another garden I designed last year.

We recycled the concrete pavers and added a central lawn to soften the hard edges.

My client has a young son, so I created a race track for him to scoot around on and a play area with a mud kitchen at the back.

The shed was moved and the brown fencing painted over with..... You guessed it..... Black 😂

We filled the borders with low maintenance plants and it turned out beautifully 😍

#gardenideas #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #contemporarygarden #kidsgarden #garden #gardener #moderngarden #plants

Here's another garden I designed last year.

We recycled the concrete pavers and added a central lawn to soften the hard edges.

My client has a young son, so I created a race track for him to scoot around on and a play area with a mud kitchen at the back.

The shed was moved and the brown fencing painted over with..... You guessed it..... Black 😂

We filled the borders with low maintenance plants and it turned out beautifully 😍

#gardenideas #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #contemporarygarden #kidsgarden #garden #gardener #moderngarden #plants

Here are some before and afters of this Mediterranean inspired garden that I designed earlier this year 😎

My clients had a south facing new build garden in deepest Surrey and were keen to have a feature olive tree.

Olive trees are pricey (this one was £420) so I incorporated a raised island bed for its new home as the UK winters are getting wetter and wetter.

My client built a greenhouse at the back and a gorgeous water feature 💦and we filled the new borders with architectural sun loving shrubs and aromatic herbs. 🌴

We added a stone path leading to the new greenhouse, and a little seating area for an alternative view 😍

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for helping to bring my design to life 🙏

#mediterraneangarden
#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #olivetree #newbuild #newbuildgarden #waterfeature #gardenideas #gardenpath #planting #plants #raisedbeds #sunnyday

Here are some before and afters of this Mediterranean inspired garden that I designed earlier this year 😎

My clients had a south facing new build garden in deepest Surrey and were keen to have a feature olive tree.

Olive trees are pricey (this one was £420) so I incorporated a raised island bed for its new home as the UK winters are getting wetter and wetter.

My client built a greenhouse at the back and a gorgeous water feature 💦and we filled the new borders with architectural sun loving shrubs and aromatic herbs. 🌴

We added a stone path leading to the new greenhouse, and a little seating area for an alternative view 😍

Thanks to Spartan landscapes for helping to bring my design to life 🙏

#mediterraneangarden
#gardener #gardening #gardendesign #gardenmakeover #gardentransformation #olivetree #newbuild #newbuildgarden #waterfeature #gardenideas #gardenpath #planting #plants #raisedbeds #sunnyday

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