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Curvy Family Garden

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thumb of curvy paths link new steps from the house to a wildlife pond
thumb of curvy paths and circular pond and lawn from above,
thumb of cruvy path made of sandstone setts
thumb of the family cat explores the new garden
thumb of close up view of dryopteris wallichiana fern and viburnum flowersiburnum
thumb of a red rose climbs over the pergola
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thumb of a cuved wall provides extra seating
thumb of the pergola is a perfect spot for home-working
thumb of close up of granny's bonnet, astrantia major 'Shaggy'
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This large, north-facing garden in Hackney was dominated by oversized, evergreen trees which cut out all the light. The clients wanted an informal garden which would encourage wildlife, a dedicated area for their children, and a large terrace for entertaining.

A series of curvy paths link new steps from the house to a wildlife pond, which is a magnet for the children, and beyond to circular lawn and a large terrace. A curved wall, faced with stone, frames the area and provides extra seating. The planting is naturalistic and bee and insect-friendly; new trees have light canopies and blossom and berries for different seasons of interest. In the borders, woodland shrubs and ferns give way to long-flowering perennials and grasses. A new, rose-covered pergola near the house is the perfect spot for home-working in the sun.