GARDEN DESIGN
THREE TIERS FOR AWARD-WINNING GARDEN
up , so along with making sure the garden could form a picturesque backdrop for the evening , they also wanted to make outdoor living a bigger part of their lifestyle .”
An uphill task To combat the steep incline of the garden , Green Acorn Landscape Design opted for a three-tiered approach . This enabled each level to have its own identity , which ensured the garden met the various requirements of the client . The bottom level allowed for outdoor eating and entertaining , the middle space for relaxation in the sunshine , and the top level – containing a water feature and pergola – facilitated relaxation in a more sheltered space .
Greg continues : “ To remain inkeeping with the house brickwork , similar materials and colours were used throughout the design in the dividing walls and red cedar fencing . It ensures continuity of aesthetic , and provides a photogenic view across all three levels when seen from the kitchen window .”
Tasked with transforming a small overgrown garden into an aesthetic oasis of urban tranquillity , Green Acorn Landscape Design set about delivering an award-winning landscaping project that would satisfy the client ’ s requirements . To overcome a number of challenges , not least a steep incline that sloped towards the house , a striking threetier approach was adopted .
Based in the North-West of England but with customers spanning across the globe , Green Acorn Landscape Design has worked on a diverse range of projects . Owned and run by landscaping expert Greg Jacobs , it specialises in modern and contemporary outdoor living spaces . Even so , when approached to provide a solution for a cramped , untidy , and overgrown garden in Wigan , it was clear that an innovative design was required .
“ First and foremost , the client wanted the garden to be modernised and serviceable , which was challenging enough given the topography of the space ,” explains Greg . “ But it also needed to have that aesthetic ‘ wow factor ’. Their daughter ’ s prom night was coming
Go with the flow Crucially , the visually striking aesthetic of the garden needed to be underpinned by an effective yet discreet water management solution that would mitigate the significant effect of the slope towards the house and prevent pooling of water at the bottom of the tiers .
“ Drainage is key to any project , but particularly this one with it being a tiered garden ,” says Greg . “ It allows surface water to be directed elsewhere from site to waste , which in turn prevents flooding , a buildup of water , and unsightly pools adjacent to the house .
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