
Synthetic concept imagery · Not completed work or a planting specification
The gathering garden
A clear path from the back door, a generous place to sit and planting that softens the boundaries. The table becomes a reason to use the garden every day.
- Warm stone underfoot
- A defined place to sit and eat
- Layered planting around the edges
Who it could suit
For someone who wants outdoor meals, relaxed entertaining and a garden that feels connected to the house.
What to check on your site
Measure the table and circulation space. Discuss shade, drainage, safe walking surfaces and how materials behave on this particular site.
The practical brief behind the picture
- The imagined brief
- A family wants space for six around a table, a route that stays clear and planting that feels generous without taking over the sitting area.
- The constraint
- A narrow side entrance and an existing change in level. Material deliveries, waste removal and drainage need to be checked before choosing a surface.
- First decision
- Keep the main plan together, then assess whether access and groundwork should be one stage, with planting later. No construction sequence is confirmed from the image.
- Life after the work
- Allow for sweeping the eating area, plant establishment and ongoing pruning. Agree who provides water during holidays.
