The house is located on the corner of two busy roads and is surrounded by mature trees for privacy. The clients wanted an attractive front garden which could survive the dry shade caused by the trees.

The lawn was removed and replaced with an extended planting area which sloped up from the thoroughfare to an oak sleeper retaining wall.  This woodland area was planted with large shrubs, to give additional privacy from the roads, and under planted with smaller shrubs and perennials for colour and interest. Shade tolerant bulbs extend the flowering season. Drought tolerant perennials flower in the semi-circular slate area, lit by LED lights in the sleeper wall.

The garden is delineated by a "wave" pole fence which finishes in a discreet refuse and compost area covered in fragrant climbing plants.

The borders around the house are planted with sun loving plants to give colour and fragrance through out the year.