From an urban back garden to a Mediterranean escape

The Project

We completed the remodelling of this urban back garden in Liverpool. We started by meeting with the client to understand the user requirements. Having a garden with a Mediterranean feel was a key part of the brief and a place for them to enjoy on the terrace from the stresses of day-to-day life and a place to grow herbs for culinary purposes due to their interests in cooking.

We took the ideas away and devised a garden and planting plan which was agreed by the client. We proceeded by overseeing the hard-landscaping works comprising of new paving and the construction of a new rendered block wall forming a raised plant bed and then planting works. The client was given a plant care guide upon completion so that they can perform garden care themselves.

“We really love how you’ve transformed our small outdoor living space into a contemporary urban oasis. It’s now our go-to place for relaxing in the sun with the newspaper and coffee. We really enjoy taking in the sights and amazing fragrance from the herbs which we continue to use in the kitchen!”

Pavlina & Paolo

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Meeting

The project started with a meeting between Peter and the client: a couple of Greek and Italian descent. The couple wanted to transform their garden from a typical urban yard into Mediterranean inspired patio and bedded plant garden.

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Concept

Having a garden with a Mediterranean feel was a key part of the brief and a place for the client to enjoy on the terrace as an escape from the stresses of day-to-day life and a place to grow herbs for culinary purposes due to their interests in cooking.

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Design

The landscaping elements of this project included the design & build of a small & neutrally coloured plant bedding area; a slip free & high quality material patio; and assuring materials that were used maintained their colour and didn’t fade over time.

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Plants

It was extremely important to our client that the plant list was visually pleasing, used complimentary colours and contained fragrant herbs for cooking.

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Result

Our clients now have an after-work Mediterranean garden space that they can use to escape from the stresses of their week, as well as grow and harvest herbs & olives for cooking their classic home country dishes.

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