Contemporary cottage garden

The design starts with a “horticultural riot” out the front, countered with a restful side passageway. The internal courtyard is a space for reflection, accompanied by a more contemporary back garden. Designed by Fieldwork.

Sarah Oxby of Hampstead Garden Design, an award-winning landscape and garden designer, creates stylish contemporary gardens in North London and Hertfordshire. We design small courtyard gardens, roof terraces, modern family gardens and larger country landscapes. We also offer planting designs, garden consultations and can advise on the planning requirements in conservation areas. Contact us today.

This modern garden transformation in North London includes a wide decking terrace leading to a dining patio paved in soft grey granite. From here you can listen to the gentle sound of the water feature or take the stepping stone path to the gabion bench at the back of the garden. The sunny planting beds are filled with mediterranean plants and the shadier areas with ferns and beautiful hydrangea.

Seen from the street, a gingerbread Victorian cottage near Melbourne, Australia hides its secret: a streamlined rear extension with a sleekly modern silhou

Spring is on the way, and today I’m sharing our plans for turning our backyard garden bed into a beautiful English country border garden with a modern twist! Happy Friday, friends! Spring is on the way and we’ve got lots of plans over here for our outdoor spaces this year! The biggest project outside is […]

How to achieve the prettiest contemporary cottage garden style - and why the 70/30 rule will make your planting so much more successful.