Suburban Productive Garden

Transforming what was a mass of lawn this design adds a formal productive space leading to an informal planting area whilst retaining a formal lawn close to the house.

An existing path now steps into area with raised beds in a key-hole fashion no wider than 1200 mm for ease of use, an open multi-use area housing a potting bench and a space for cold frames. Leading from this area, on one side a straight boardwalk offers direct access to the shed and a composting area. The boardwalk is in line with the gate in the back fence and a bay at the back of the house, maintaining a visual connection. The straight paths journey through the garden is fractal adding intrigue and movement which is mirrored in the way paved areas cut into hoggin paths.

To the side of a greenhouse a small ramp leads to sinuous hoggin paths edged with steel. Running through extensive planting, navigating between fruit trees and leading to various seating areas they offer views of the garden and the house beyond. At the end of the garden a stumpery with ferns and rocks creates habitat for invertebrates and amphibians and adds seasonal interest.

Congleton, Cheshire