This was my final project for my Diploma in Residential Landscape Design which brought together everything I learned and allowed creativity…and a little bit of everything!

A business woman in Oxfordshire who dreamed of beauty across her estate - a swimming pond, a jacuzzi area to relax and socialise with friends, dining spots, beautiful borders - and anything else that would make the best and most beautiful use of her space…

I went to town! A new drive-way with more discreet parking, a secluded kitchen terrace, a dining area that looked across the garden, an outdoor lounge. Moving away from the area closest to the house, the choice was to walk through a woodland walk, discover a wildflower meadow or wander through cherry trees to the swimming pond which made the best of the views over the surrounding landscape.

I gathered inspiration from beautiful gardens already in existence and brought it all together to come up with a design which centred around the house and a new central staircase between the two lawns. It was an amazing experience and really got the creative juices flowing.