Tracey James’ previous garden consisted of a patio, lawn, path and a tumbledown shed. ‘I wanted more interest, and a crisp, architectural feel,’ says Tracey, ‘As our grown-up children live at home, it was about creating a relaxing, low-maintenance, adult space for everyone. Another musthave was a shed for me to keep my sewing machine and fabrics.’
Help from the pros
Acting on a recommendation, Tracey and her partner Paul contacted Sakura Gardens (www.sakuragardens.co.uk). ‘Paul and I already had ideas about the planting and other things we wanted, like the water feature,’ says Tracey. ‘Sakura’s designers pretty much hit the brief first time, with just a few small tweaks needed here and there.’
The seating contains the majority of the planting, which was chosen for its height, movement and structural…
