BRIEF To create a peaceful space that would integrate this new-build into the landscape, leaving plenty of room for ball games.
BIGGEST CHALLENGE Sandy soil and an exposed setting meant the planting scheme needed to be carefully considered.
GARDEN DESIGNER Sue Douglas, landscapelady.co.uk
LANDSCAPERS The Promised Landscapes
When Sue Douglas was first invited to take a look at this garden, it was a bare, empty plot. The house was only just being built and there was nothing here. Except, that is, for a row of superb mature Scots pines and, beyond that, the blue waters of the Firth of Forth.
The owners have two young sons, so requested a low-maintenance, family-friendly garden with wide lawns giving plenty of room to play football and rugby. They also like to entertain, so seating areas and space for barbecuing was essential. And, of course, those far-reaching views had to take centre stage. Happily, it's a generous size (more than 55 metres long by 45 metres wide), with room to accommodate this brief and more.
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