Portfolio

A sample of the gardens and drives.

These are the projects the practice has already published: alleys, courtyards, family gardens and replacement driveways around Hertfordshire. Photographs show before and after.

Before and after of a narrow alley relaid with block and slab paving.

Hertfordshire

Alley way paving

A short side passage paved in block and slab, so the bins have a surface and the gap has a finish.

Before and after of a Hertford back garden, from rubble and rough grass to a lawn, sandstone paving, gravel and a new fence.

Hertford

Mrs Antony’s back garden

A Hertford wasteland rebuilt as paving, gravel, lawn, a new fence and a working area at the end.

Before and after of a Potters Bar garden given a new patio, paths and a more open boundary.

Potters Bar

Patio and garden, Potters Bar

A shaded Potters Bar garden opened with a feature patio, paths, trimmed conifers and new fence panels.

Before and after of a Borehamwood driveway, from tarmac to sandstone paving with a block edge.

Borehamwood

Sandstone driveway, Borehamwood

Tarmac taken up in Borehamwood and replaced with sandstone slabs, a block edge and pointed joints.

Before and after of a St Albans back garden, from building spoil to a circular patio, lawn and stepping stones.

St Albans

Wendy Guilder’s back garden

A circular sitting patio in St Albans, with curved paths, stepping stones and a raised bed behind brick.

Before and after of a side courtyard, from bare soil and weeds to sandstone paving, a brick planter and a slate circle.

Hertfordshire

Humpage courtyard

A side return paved in sandstone, with a brick planter, slate, pebbles and pots along the house.

Before and after of a St Albans garden rebuilt with patio, fencing, lawn and decking.

St Albans

John Mason’s garden

Sandstone, new fences, block edging, a rear deck and fresh turf in St Albans, now on a monthly visit.

Before and after of a crumbling tarmac driveway in Hemel Hempstead given a new surface.

Hemel Hempstead

The Kemptons’ driveway

Crumbling tarmac in Hemel Hempstead taken up and given a new surface, without redesigning the whole front.

Before and after of a steep Radlett driveway, rebuilt in block paving with a stone wall and closeboard fence.

Radlett

The Kharnes’ driveway

A long steep Radlett entrance rebuilt in block paving, held by stone and wood-log walling.

Before and after of a Stevenage front garden, remade with a path, brick edging, pebbles and a newly turfed lawn.

Stevenage

Mrs Marshall’s front garden

Slab paths, brick edging, a pebble border, a new step and a circular lawn feature in Stevenage.

Before and after of a St Albans rear garden, from a plain lawn to curved paving, planting and gravel.

St Albans

The Readshaws’ rear garden

A conservatory patio, a low brick wall, and circles of lawn, planting and gravel in St Albans.