Having spent a number of years improving their property our clients decided that their garden required a total redesign, Bartholomew Landscaping were chosen because they have worked on a number of successful projects in Hampstead and are on the Hampstead Garden Suburb trusts approved list of contractors.

The brief was to create a feeling of space and to ensure that the whole garden was usable by the whole family throughout the year. Bartholomew Landscaping designed and constructed the gardens to reflect the traditional architecture whilst still maintaining a contemporary feel. Only the highest quality materials have been used throughout.

In the front garden the original path and paving was realigned with formal lawns and a secluded seating area located in the shade of an existing tree that also provides an important focal point enhancing the space.

The rear garden had to provide for entertaining as well as relaxing. Access was required to the end of the garden where off street parking for three cars and the garage was located. The drive was also used for basket-ball and winter play. The end of the garden is dominated by an elegant square patio with a hardwood gazebo spanning comfortable seating.

The existing boundary treatments were retained as a requirement of the trust and privacy was improved by the installation of bespoke trellis panels and evergreen trees and shrub planting.

The planting provides year round interest. Dense evergreen hedging is used to provide additional privacy while, at the rear, clipped box hedges frame flowering borders and seasonal bedding and herbaceous planting provide contrasting foliage, texture and flower.

A controllable lighting system was installed to enhance the overall effect and create varying lighting moods throughout the garden.