Terraced Garden In Devon

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Sloping gardens are always ‘interesting’ to build, but this project involved a massive feat of structural engineering for garden designer Katherine Crouch and landscapers Unique Projects Devon. However, with the biggest challenges come the greatest triumphs. I think you’ll agree that in this case, the results of a whole year’s worth of hard work are truly magnificent. 

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Brief
A Terraced Garden Nestling On A Devon Hillside

The brief was to install a series of retaining walls and terraces around an existing swimming pool. This required some very complex geo and structural engineering. By completion, around 4,000 tonnes of soil was excavated and repurposed in another part of the garden to create a wildflower meadow.

Challenge
Water Management

Katherine's design really does make the most of the local topography and views but Ben says that there were a few soggy moments as his team brought her vision to life. Working through a cold and wet winter was trying at times.

The south facing site is on a hillside with a very poor soil substructure (green sand + clay) and several natural springs to contend with. But Ben and his team are not easily put off. They found a way to overcome each challenge as it arose. And just look at the results.

Solution
Perfectly Proportioned Garden With Endless Charm

Wow! What can we say about this garden. It is breathtakingly beautiful. The design and the landscaping sit so comfortably in the surrounding countryside that they look as though they've been there forever. Everything has been built to the highest standards and oh - that planting - it's sublime.

An excellent example of garden designer and landscaper working in harmony from the project's conception to its completion. Well done to everybody involved and congratulations to the client whose lifestyle can only be enhanced by such an impeccable outdoor space.

Credits

Installer: Unique Projects Devon

Designer: Katherine Crouch

Supplier: Arbour Landscape Solutions

Products

Limestone Paving And Steps

Drainage Details

Landscaping Tools And Equipment

Our Client Said...
A polished and professional service throughout. Arbour Landscape Solutions stepped in and saved the day where other suppliers failed to achieve the required service level.
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Aerial view of large landscaping project with swimming pool and terraces
Garden terraces under construction by Unique Projects Devon
Team of landscapers constructing complex retaining walls for an impressive terraced garden in Devon
aerial view of concrete being pumped from mixer lorry to where it is needed for landscaping
concrete shuttering and reinforcement grids in landscaping project
large amount of concrete being used to stabilise garden terraces
3 landscapers pouring a concrete slab as part of a large garden makeover
landscaper's dumper truck well and truly stuck in the mud
Landscapers preparing a strong retaining wall with concrete blocks and reinforcing steels
landscaper securing roofing materials to the roof of a traditional timber framed gazebo
generously sized planting terraces ready to receive plants
newly planted garden terrace with stone surround and magnificent views of the Devon countryside
view from the upper terrace of a large garden. Limestone patio with glass balustrade
beatifully landscaped garden with four terraces
view through a timber pergola with magenta flowers in foreground and blue sky beyond
Timber gazebo beside a swimming pool with limestone landscaping and beautiful planting scheme
summer planting scheme with blue hardy geraniums and red persicaria
purple planting scheme beside elegant outdoor swimming pool
lovely summer planting scheme with grasses and perennials beside an elegant timber framed gazebo
a fine example of a garden lighting scheme by Katherine Crouch
finished garden terraces elegantly lit up for night time
pink cosmos flowers growing in a meadow
Overview of a wonderful Devon garden with 4 terraces to hug the side of the hill and give great views
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