THE GARDEN JOURNAL / CONCEPT COLLECTION

Different spaces.
The same care.

Explore three ways of making more of outside. These are illustrative studies of layout, planting and materials, supported by inspiration photography.

3 garden studies

Grasses surrounding a meandering garden path
COURTYARD / CONCEPT 01↗

The Meadow Court

Soft planting and a generous path make a compact space feel expansive.

Sunlight catching delicate grasses and flowering stems in a layered border
PLANTING / CONCEPT 02

The Seasonal Border

A layered planting study with interest that continues after the flowers fade.

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Begin with a quiet evergreen structure. Add repeated groups of perennials for a legible rhythm, then fine grasses to bring movement and late-season seedheads.

This concept balances habitat, upkeep and changing colour. Final plant selections depend on soil, light, climate and water availability; a site survey comes first.

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A gravel dining terrace with outdoor seating, planting and a garden view
OUTDOOR LIVING / CONCEPT 03

The Everyday Terrace

An easy connection between the house, a garden view and a table outside.

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A dining terrace close to the house makes everyday use effortless. Keep circulation clear, soften the edge with planting and plan shade around the way the sun moves.

Our material study pairs warm timber with a permeable gravel margin and a simple, durable stone surface. Drainage, access and local requirements would be resolved before specification.

Explore an outdoor-living brief ↗