New Build Garden - Alyth
This garden was quite literally a blank canvas with a sea of rocks and mud.
The homeowners had just moved into their beautiful new home and were eager to create an outdoor space that matched it.
Coming from a mature garden, they were keen to have their new garden designed that balanced beauty with practicality, including space for growing their own fruit and vegetables.
My design focused on sweeping, organically shaped planting beds that created beautiful views from the house.
Planting
Practical zoning allows for a productive fruit and vegetable area, seamless circulation, and all the functionality needed for everyday living.
The design included a dedicated growing space with a new greenhouse, veg trug and and fruit cordons, while the shed and washing area are conveniently positioned near the back door.
Greenhouse
Low yew hedging helps define the different zones and edges the access ramp to the house.
Amelanchier ‘Obleisk’ trees were introduced down the side of the house to make the most of this awkward space, adding height, greenery, and a touch of privacy.
Amelanchier
‘We used Blackwood Gardens to design our new build garden. It was a muddy stony sea of bare earth before Anna came along. She listened carefully to what we were looking for and produced a fully comprehensive design which took into account all our ‘wants’. She then ordered up all the plants and had them delivered. They all compliment each other perfectly with a beautiful colour pallette, shapes and styles. Nothing was too much trouble. We were also given superb advice re caring, tending and pruning. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Her attention to detail was incredible. We are very happy customers.’ Evelyn Brockbank - Alyth
The deep curved borders around the garden boundary were designed to showcase the owners’ beautiful sculptures and provides a second seating area to view the garden.
Garden Sculpture
Climbers were trained along the fencing to soften the perimeter, while carefully selected shrubs and small trees will mature to add height to the garden, making it feel more enclosed and private.
Planting wraps around the patio, bringing colour, fragrance, and texture right up to the home.
Patio planting
The planting has a mix of bulbs, perennials, and ornamental grasses providing interest throughout the seasons.
A once barren plot is now transforming into a vibrant, welcoming garden giving the owners a place to relax, grow edibles and enjoy for years to come.
Cirsium
Astrantia
Echinops
Planting
Site Before Starting
Garden Before
