The owners of this large garden in Hadley wood wanted a curvaceous design which would fit with their existing rectilinear deck. We achieved this by keeping a strong sense of geometry and contrasting the rectangles with circles. Following a visit to Japan, they also wanted to include a taste of what they had seen there.

A millboard deck with a simple pergola, hovers over a large circular pond, stocked with plants and fish. A new bench will be placed here from which they can watch the wildlife. The screen hides two very large storage sheds which had to remain but were not to be seen from the house or terrace.

A second larger seating area was required at the sunny end of the garden to catch the evening sun. The furniture is yet to be purchased and will include a fire pit.

In recognition of their love for Japanese gardens, two rock features have been included: Three Angel Stone Monoliths rise out of a sea of pebbles and clipped evergreen shrubs, beside the terrace. At the far end of the garden, three large boulders have been placed within a circle of cobbles to lighten up the deep shade under the oak trees. This was a difficult area, where nothing previously grew. It has now been planted with flowering woodland shrubs and perennials, supported by a watering system.