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Pretty garden with circular lawns, curved path and attractive planting.

The garden of this new-build house outside Forfar has been transformed with the addition of circular lawns, enlarged patio and attractive planting. A gently curving path leads from the house to a bespoke raised planter with integral seating. A moon arch frames the views within the garden and out into the wider countryside.

This new-build house near Perth has a wide, sloping flowerbed that made planting and weeding challenging. As an attractive design feature, and to aid access, a gravel path edged with natural stone was added. Shade-loving plants were used at the back of the border which receives little direct sunlight. A selection of alpines were planted in the sunnier areas close to the patio.

Ruined farm steading turned into a "Secret Garden" with a range of plants suited to shady conditions

A client in Angus asked for this ruined farm steading to be turned into a "Secret Garden." There was little soil so raised planting beds were created using a mixture of stone and logs. The layout included a curved path around a mature tree leading to a circular seating area at the far end. Finally, the planting beds were filled with a range of shrubs and perennials suited to dry, shady conditions.

Area of lawn in an existing garden replaced with a small wildlife pond.

Water is a wonderful addition to any garden, bringing in wildlife and allowing a wider range of plants to be grown. In this garden near Kirriemuir an area of lawn has been replaced with a small wildlife pond. The shape of the pond has been planned to fit into the overall design layout of the garden.

Series of four photographs showing the transformation of an area of grass with a trampoline into a c

In this family garden near Forfar, an area previously used for a trampoline is transformed by creating a circular lawn surrounded by a low hedge, rose arch and lush planting. The central flowerbed acts as a focal point with a chimney pot planter and beautiful evergreen azaleas. Finally, a wooden bench provides a place to sit and enjoy this sheltered and tranquil space.

Photograph of a plant-filled flowerbed with a summerhouse in the background.

The shape of flowerbeds and borders can influence the overall feel of the garden. Straight lines and geometric shapes give a sense of formality whereas gentle curves and irregular shapes create a more relaxed, natural feel. In this garden near Forfar, two large conifers were removed from the lawn providing an opportunity to create a central flowerbed with a tree, shrubs and colourful perennials.