A low maintenance garden |
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| Terracotta and cedar courtyard
with distinct dining, relaxing and working areas.
The "Water pots" provide a strong focal point
from the interior as well as the garden, drawing
the eye to the furthest boundary. Two up-lights
highlight the movement and sparkle of water
during dark hours. This increases the feeling
of space around the house - especially at night. back to top |
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A plantsman's garden |
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| A very long garden sweeps down
to a stream and rural view. It is sub-divided
to provide a series of comfortable spaces. The
steps maintain an uninterrupted view but are
a strong link leading to a sunny, circular area
in the centre of the garden. Drifts of colour
in summer leave a strong architectural planting
in winter. back to top |
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A family garden |
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| A family garden in a clean, contemporary
style includes a swimming pool but leaves enough
width for a generous lawn and children's games.
A den, climbing frame and trampoline are hidden
from sight further down the garden. back to top |
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A show garden |
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| Award-winning show garden featuring
blue ceramic details with terracotta and oak
pergola with swing bench. Exotic planting dramatises
the scene. back to top |
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A front garden |
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| These steps are featured in the
bottom right of the drawing indicating the level
of complexity Fiona Stephenson Design can reach.
Sometimes a flat plan needs to be worked up
to a 3-dimensional image as with the complex
approach to a front door shown here. back to top |
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Details |
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| A combination of terracotta pots,
overflow with water from an underground reservoir.
Glints and sparkles in sunlight. back to top |
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Pebble mosaic |
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| A special commission, stone mosaic
cats, using slate paddlestones, black granite
setts and pale pebbles. back to top |
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Decorative planting styles |
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