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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.

Close up photograph of a stone plant pot by a back door with beautiful red diacia flowers, ferns, he

Carefully selected plant combinations are used to make beautiful displays in beds, borders and containers. Here Heuchera "Palace Purple', the Autumn fern Dryopteris erythrosora, red diacia and variegated English ivy create a wonderful display in a large pot outside a back door

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.