Private but Exposed Rear Garden in South Wales

This client originally contacted us to design a shady border along a hedge, but after some discussion the scope soon expanded. Situated on the edge of town, this private rear garden was very exposed to prevailing winds. As a result, the elderly couple who lived here seldom sat outside to enjoy the garden - the existing patio was very small and windswept. Also, although they like gardening, they were getting to an age where bending down to maintain borders was becoming more of a chore than a pleasure.

So we proposed a raised bed for easier access and a high trellis behind which, when climbers have established, will form a 'double wall' with the hedge behind to reduce the effect of the wind. A tree surgeon was called in to reduce the crown on the crab apple which has allowed far more light to flood in.