A Large Garden To Compliment Contemporary Hanse Haus

Much like the Hanse Haus home it accompanies, this large formal garden is uncomplicated and professionally delivered with clean lines and a contemporary design. Our clients were keen to retain the rural nature of the garden in its design, planting and materials. The outdoor living space should provide a relaxed yet secure garden accommodating seating, planted beds, paving and a combination of formal lawn and a more natural flowing meadow.

Driveway and first impressions

This impressive countryside home on the outskirts of Canterbury now boasts an equally impressive gravel driveway. We crushed and recycled concrete from the old drive then laid from 10mm grade locally sourced shingle and edged it with solid blue engineering bricks. The approach leads the way towards and beyond this private home to the sides and rear of the property.

Large formal garden and courtyard

The gravel driveway points to the West of the house with a secluded seating area flanked by mature trees across the front lawn. Beyond the drive and separated by additional fencing lies the paved courtyard, spreading around the house towards the lawn, seeded afresh. The paving, laid in natural sandstone in a random rectangular pattern and continuing the solid blue engineering brick edging, stretches into the main terrace. Laid in panels of the sandstone, the terrace extends the lines and corners of the building and includes pockets of planting for a splash of nature.

Plant selection, planning and planting

We talked through the client’s own planting plans and assisted with the selection of ornamental trees and their planting. Forming an orchard towards the far end of the garden and overlooking the countryside beyond, the ground was prepared and standard trees planted including silver birch, flowering cherry, oak and a number of trees for their fruit, bark, blossom and shade.

Screening and boundaries

Considering the rural location and open aspect of the land, we supplied and erected Venetian screening panels from Jacksons Fencing. Set on edge, the screening panels pick up on the house and garage timber detailing whilst adding a secure barrier.

The completed front and rear gardens feature hard and soft landscape elements in keeping with the countryside setting. Focusing on the near-house design and its gradual blend out into the wider aspect towards the open fields, our clients now have a large outdoor living space in which to relax, entertain, play and enjoy, all year round.