Our client, a young family with two energetic children, approached us with a garden in need of a complete overhaul. Situated in Highgate, the garden presented several challenges: it lacked privacy, had uneven terrain, and the soil quality was far from ideal. The family’s desires were clear: they wanted a colourful and child-friendly outdoor space with areas for relaxation, a patio, and a pergola.
We divided the garden into two levels: a patio with a pergola at the same level as the living room, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living, and an upper-level flat lawn with a curved retaining wall with a sandstone copping stone. We introduced a lively perennial border, evergreen pleached trees for privacy, and a dedicated area for kids with a chalkboard and vegetable beds. The result: a colourful, child-friendly garden that blends relaxation, privacy, and play seamlessly.
Completion
2017
Location
Highgate, N6, London
Size
220 square metres
Features
Garden features include a wooden pergola, a floating bench, a curved retaining wall with sandstone coping stones, evergreen pleached trees for privacy, and a vibrant perennial border. Additionally, a dedicated children’s area features a chalkboard and vegetable beds.
What We Did
The project involved creating distinct levels in the garden to maximize space usage. On the lower level, we designed an inviting open-plan patio with a wooden pergola along with a comfortable floating bench. On the upper level, we established a generous lawn area, perfect for kids to play and run freely.
In the sunnier spots of the garden, we introduced a lively perennial border, bursting with colourful blooms throughout the seasons. To ensure year-round privacy and screening, we planted evergreen pleached trees along the boundaries.
