Fenton Roberts Garden Design, Large Gardens, London

Sloping Gardens

Terraced Garden High Barnet

This garden is very steeply sloping, upwards from the house. We created two terraced areas: a patio and a lawn which are linked by sandstone paths and steps. Much of the planted areas remain sloping which enhances the view from the house. The planting itself is tall and on the wild side with a predominance of perennials and grasses. We retained the large standard rose and beautifully shaped apple trees which give the garden the feeling of establishment despite being only one year old.

Terraced Garden 1

Terraced Garden 2

Terraced Garden 3

Terraced Garden 4

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Terraced Garden 8

Terraced Garden 9

Terraced Garden 10

The garden in spring

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Sunken Patio Muswell Hill

This garden slopes upwards from the house and the clients required a level area near the house for relaxation and dining. We selected the warm tones of Tumbled Mint Sandstone and Conservation Yellow Stock Brick to perfectly complement the traditional style and brickwork of the home. The upper garden's elegant lawn and flower bed shapes were preserved, leading us to design a striking curving flight of steps that seamlessly connects the two areas. A beautifully crafted curved retaining wall and raised bed along the boundary not only provide for plants to flourish but also enhance the garden's overall ambiance.

Sunken Patio 1

Sunken Patio 2

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Sunken Patio 4

Sunken Patio 5

Sunken Patio Steps

Sandstone Paving with Fossils

Laterally Sloping Garden Oakwood

This garden originally sloped steeply from left to right with a shallower slope from top to bottom. A sandstone path takes you from the terrace at the house, through two stepped gravel areas, to a small patio at the lowest point in the garden. A small bistro set here will provide seating for a coffee in the morning sun. Sleeper walls have been used to retain the soil on the right hand side of the garden where raised beds are used for growing vegetables. Beyond this is a planted area which is very low maintenance with a Crab Apple tree which brings seasonal interest.