![Traditional walled garden](http://www.longacreslandscape.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/g_med_trad_07.jpg)
This delightful walled cottage garden was in need of restructuring. The existing stepped brick path was to be retained and this inspired certain aspects of the design.
![Traditional garden with original brick path to cottage](http://www.longacreslandscape.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/g_trad_01.jpg)
The original path was repaired and extended with a pergola added over the top to support a large wisteria that had previously been growing up the house. Shade tolerant planting frames either side of the path.
The brick edging on a secluded sandstone patio and small gravel seating area visually links the new hard landscaping to the existing brick path. A small retaining wall has been built to push back the lawn borders giving a feeling of space along the path. The low retaining wall continues across the garden, levelling the lawn.
![Traditional garden with small gravel seating area framed by an arbour rail](http://www.longacreslandscape.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/g_trad_02.jpg)
New large curved borders are filled with sun loving shrubs and perennials. A trellis screen planted with climbers hides the garage and utility area to the rear.