Landscape & Urban Design Issue 31 2018 | Page 68

The fences were all replaced with Jacksons horizontal ‘Hit and Miss fence’ which again contributes to making the space feel larger. A mixture of evergreen and deciduous flowering climbers were trained on the fence to soften it. The raised beds to the rear of the garden add height interest and make the space feel larger, but also more intimate. The planting here is a mix of shade tolerant shrubs and perennials chosen to provide a long season of flower and interest. The fences were all replaced with Jacksons horizontal ‘Hit and Miss fence’ which again contributes to making the space feel larger. A mixture of evergreen and deciduous flowering climbers were trained on the fence to soften it. Finally on the house side of the lower patio, the kitchen wall compromises a wide space of white plaster. This has been broken up by mounting two architectural wall panels, slightly raised from the wall that are backlit at night with LED strip lights. They provide perfect scattered atmospheric light for the table for evening meals outside. Other lighting through the garden highlights steps, entertaining areas and key plants. 68