In a Lincolnshire village lies an acre of garden behind a newly built house constructed of Ancaster stone.

The clients, whose children had recently left home wished to create a traditional and relaxing garden ideal for entertaining.

French windows open onto a terrace and then lead to a raised pond with fountain and sculpture. A green oak pergola clothed in clematis and climbing scented roses incorporate height into the garden and form a definite focal point.

Evergreen flowering shrubs provided the skeleton of the garden in winter and, as spring arrives, a profusion of bulbs such as alliums, tulips, and narcissus will bring a burst of colour into the garden.