This garden in Tufnell Park needed cheering up. The brief was to make a family garden that was easy to care for, on a very limited budget, and to give a greater sense of privacy.
With small children around, lawn was a must. To keep clutter and smoke away from the house, a small paved area was set out next to the shed, for barbeques. All the fences and the shed were painted the same colour, to bring everything together. The single flowerbed was tapered, like a slice of cake with the end cut off. This made the garden seem longer, and left more lawn to roll around on.
Preparation
The garden had become a bit neglected, and a nearby sycamore tree had successfully spread its seed, so the garden was completely cleared and dug over. Soil conditioner was dug into the flowerbed and bonemeal added to help the lawn get established.
Planting
With small children around, lawn was a must. To keep clutter and smoke away from the house, a small paved area was set out next to the shed, for barbeques. All the fences and the shed were painted the same colour, to bring everything together. The single flowerbed was tapered, like a slice of cake with the end cut off. This made the garden seem longer, and left more lawn to roll around on.
The garden had become a bit neglected, and a nearby sycamore tree had successfully spread its seed, so the garden was completely cleared and dug over. Soil conditioner was dug into the flowerbed and bonemeal added to help the lawn get established.Planting
Planting was simple and low maintenance, to fit in with family life. The trellis on one side gave a the sense of privacy, without shutting out the neighbours, who are friends. Climbers will grow up the trellis, greening up the garden, without taking up space, and will give some winter colour.
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