Small city garden, Bath
What was once an awkwardly sloping lawn with a damaged concrete path, is now a two-tiered urban space for the whole family to enjoy.
The space:
The result:
The BRIEF:
Remove the awkward slope
A secure shed for storage
Secure access to the back path
A play area for young children
A “main character energy” tree
A herb bed near to the kitchen
No lawn to mow
Scented perennials
Bee and butterfly-friendly planting
A dining area with soft lighting
Space for a mobile barbecue
View from the kitchen island out to the garden
View to the garden including the air source heat pump
View of the upper terrace with castellated climbing frame at the right
Looking down onto the garden from above. Using lovely bath stone copings as an extra spot to sit and read! Surrounded by the scents of the honeysuckle, phlox and jasmine
Space to sit just outside of the kitchen, for a quick morning coffee in the sun, or an after dinner read with the help of the wall light above
Young plants thriving in the sheltered, sunny position
Outdoor dining area framed by two potted olive trees and a newly built & rendered shed
View from above on a grey day
Tiled planter shining in the sun after a quick downpour. Herb bed and perennial bed in the forefront
Garden from above
Climbing frame with slide leading to outdoor dining area