Wimbledon Urban Garden Oasis

GARDEN DESIGN APPROACH

Garden Project Location: Wimbledon, London

With a brand new kitchen extension and a full wall of glass, the old garden was no longer fit for purpose. The boundary bushes had grown so big they took over the garden, whilst the decking boards were rotten and dangerous to walk on. 

The plan was to bring in urban and contemporary styling to create a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor living and, because of the overgrown bushes had attracted loads of birds, it was important that the design would still support 

wildlife. The existing Cordyline and Trachycarpus were sympathetically included in the new garden.

 Two seating areas were created with raised beds and floating benches, to be used for dining or sitting around the firepit. A pergola was added to allow for climbers and festoon lights. New slatted fencing was installed to provide the desired privacy to the garden. Finally, for tranquility, a pond was added to encourage wildlife to come into the garden.

Wimbledon tropical urban oasis
Wimbledon view from the pergola and raised bed
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis

The original garden

Before

After

After

Wimbledon clematis climber, slatted fencing and pergola
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis
Wimbledon urban oasis pergola, raised bed and firepit
Wimbledon tropical urban oasis

“We knew what we wanted the garden to become, but also knew we’d never do it ourselves. We didn’t have the knowledge, expertise or time. We chose Katerina as we felt that she really listened to their thoughts and brought lots of clever ideas to the table. We really liked the way she took on board what we wanted but added a why and a how, so we understood what we were asking for and if that was the best option, and if it wasn’t, then Katerina came up with lots of other examples that could work better.”

Jo & Paul

Collaborators:

Clay pavers: London Stone
Porcelain: London Stone
Composite boards: Envirobuild
Plants: Evergreen Nursery