Slate Garden

Nunthorpe

Concept to completion: 6 weeks

Planning

We carried out this garden construction at a new housing development in Nunthorpe, on the outskirts of Middlesbrough. Access was available from the rear of the garden as the land to the back was a building site pending construction.

The client requested a complete transformation of their back garden to include multiple seating areas that would capture the best of the sun throughout the day.

http://Slate-Garden-Project-Design

Progress

Slate paving was chosen to create a one-of-a-kind patio wherein each slab would be individual in texture and shade. The deep colours of the natural slate stepping stones purposefully selected to stand out against the plum slate chippings.

The chippings themselves brought a rich, but bright, feel to the planting areas and shine when wet. Due to poor draining on the site, a graded free draining foundation stone was infilled to support longevity and ease of maintenance for the design.

Completion

To complete the look a planting scheme was carefully designed to work with LED lighting. Along with the seating, this brought another dimension to the space on an evening and throughout the night.

Nunthorpe

Concept to completion: 6 weeks

Planning

We carried out this garden construction at a new housing development in Nunthorpe, on the outskirts of Middlesbrough. Access was available from the rear of the garden as the land to the back was a building site pending construction.

The client requested a complete transformation of their back garden to include multiple seating areas that would capture the best of the sun throughout the day.

http://Slate-Garden-Project-Design

Progress

Slate paving was chosen to create a one-of-a-kind patio wherein each slab would be individual in texture and shade. The deep colours of the natural slate stepping stones purposefully selected to stand out against the plum slate chippings.

The chippings themselves brought a rich, but bright, feel to the planting areas and shine when wet. Due to poor draining on the site, a graded free draining foundation stone was infilled to support longevity and ease of maintenance for the design.

Completion

To complete the look a planting scheme was carefully designed to work with LED lighting. Along with the seating, this brought another dimension to the space on an evening and throughout the night.