A small eco-friendly house on the outskirts of the city is to be a haven for a mature couple, enchanted by English gardens and independent vegetable growing.
High groundwaters is a factor that determines many solutions in this garden. Rainfall management in this case is the main design issue, a permeable driveway and plants with a high tolerance to water stagnation become an essential element here.
A problematic feature is turned on the positive side thanks to drainage and a large tank, securing the water demand for growing a vegetable garden, which is a large part of this layout. Huge garden boxes separated by a flowerbed and a charming pergola create a large but separate garden room, without disturbing the view from the seating areas.
Despite its small size, the garden has many isolated zones, giving the satisfaction of enjoying the diversity and variability of the landscape. The close neighborhood is cleverly separated by plantings, giving a sense of intimacy without narrowing the space. The oblique arrangement of elements is an interesting solution that distracts attention from the natural boundaries of the area and expands the view.
