Surrounding Counties creates design-led gardens, founded on values of sustainability, innovation and collaboration.

Natural materials meet modern features

This project showcases our full range of services, from design and build to planting and lighting. The result is a cohesive garden that blends natural materials with striking modern features.

The sandstone paving and sets provide a timeless base for the garden, while oak sleepers, fitted with discreet lighting, add warmth and structure. The corten steel planters accentuate the greenery and create a focal point during the evening. The custom oak pergola adds a stylish architectural element and is an ideal spot for outdoor relaxation.

The project beautifully demonstrates how the seamless integration of different elements –hardscaping, planting, and lighting – produces a tranquil and inviting space that can be enjoyed throughout the day and into the night.

Clean lines and minimal aftercare

On this project our client was fully engaged every step of the way, ensuring that the garden perfectly reflected their personal style and needs.

For the lawn, we used premium artificial turf from one of the best suppliers in the industry, giving the space a rich, green look with minimal aftercare. The porcelain paving adds a clean, modern feel to the elevated terrace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. The warm cedar cladding is a welcoming natural touch that contrasts beautifully with the crisp porcelain. 

Strong function and contemporary style

From our very first consultation, our clients brought a strong understanding of their garden’s potential, which helped shape the beautiful outdoor space we created together.

The design elegantly addresses the challenging slope with custom brickwork planters that add both function and style. We installed a sleek aluminium pergola to create a shaded, relaxing area, while the high-quality porcelain paving adds a polished, contemporary finish, and lush turf and timber sleepers provide natural balance.

We didn’t handle the planting this time around, but we look forward to revisiting the space in the future to complete the vision.

An elegant space for relaxation and leisure

Using premium materials like natural limestone, timber and lush turf, we created a space that seamlessly blends with the home’s architecture while providing areas for relaxation and leisure. The bright teal garden shed adds a charming personal touch. 

Our team took pride in every detail of the project and, utilising our full design, landscaping, and aftercare service, we’ve turned this garden into a space that the family will enjoy for years to come.