Shellcove Case Study

With any landscaping project, there are a few key principles that are required to make a job really work.  That is to be complementary to the home, have functionality and also be maintainable.  And that’s why this garden ticks all of the boxes and more. From the street, walking into this property the garden reveals more to you as you descend down the sandstone stairs.  There is a great assortment of colour with tones of burgundy’s, lime green’s, and silver foliage to mention a few. To add to the already vibrant palette there is plenty happening with the change of season.  Sometimes people tend to shy away from deciduous trees due to the leaves falling in one season, but the display is well worth it.  Certain species will offer quite a contrast before the leaves finally fall and can also let in more sunlight and warmth in the colder months without losing the benefit of shade during summer. The site is a sloping block so the front and back are all terraced at varied heights and depth, which creates interest and keeps the landscape interesting. The back is open with a large pool to one side and a levelled turf area to the other, ideal for kids to play.  Beyond the pool and grassed area, the backyard opens up to a spectacular view of the harbour.  All of the plants throughout the garden are varied in size colour and shape but no one species is dominant.

Looking forward to seeing this beauty mature!