Cockenzie East Lothian
Sunny Coastal Garden
This sunny enclosed garden is located in a conservation area of a historic fishing village in East Lothian. The owner wanted to increase the size of the seating area, while keeping it in the same location. The challenge was the house was accessed by doors on different levels.
The client also wanted to increase their privacy as the garden was overlooked from a neighbouring property.
Broken paving was to be replaced and the owner wanted lots of plants and loved colour.
Planning permission was secured prior to the build starting.
The solution to the seating area was a new millboard composite deck on one level making the seating area accessible from different doors of the house. A larch wall topper was added for extra privacy to the old garden walls.
Curved Millboard composite deck, new sandstone paths with water feature
The broken concrete paving was lifted, crushed and reused on site as hardcore below new sandstone paths.
The lawn was replaced with a large planting bed full of colourful perennials and small shrubs with a feature water bowl.
Newly planted area
Many of the original plants were retained and replanted.
A small gravel planting area was introduced so it could double up as an area for drying washing, making this small garden not only beautiful but also practical.
Garden images are of planting in first year with planting still to mature.
Larch Wall topper added for privacy
Coastal Planting
Edge Planting Softening Paths
Site Before Starting
Site before: broken paving - patio too small - overlooked by neighbours
