This project was a completely blank canvas - a square south-west facing garden plot with newly turfed lawn and a small patio behind the house.
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The paving was extended to provide a larger seating area and taken down the side of the garden to reach the shed.
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Decking was built to provide additional seating and dining space and enclosed with fence panels to hide the refuse and compost bins.
A pergola was also constructed to provide further structure and height.
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Finally, a wide border across the garden was created and this and the area under the pergola were planted with architectural specimens and perennials for all-year interest.
Plants were chosen with the family in mind, including some tough plants that would withstand the rigours of footballs etc!