A Year in The English Garden

EMBRACE THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Since it was founded in 1995, The Outdoor Room has had one simple goal: to create beautiful gardens of unbeatable standards – places not just for plants to grow, but for you to live in

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Good design, followed by a seamless build, can completely transform a garden from one that’s used every so often, to one that becomes an integral part of its owners’ lives. In other words: an outdoor room.

When he set up his garden design and constructi­on company in 1995,

David Dodd had exactly this in mind. A landscape designer and constructi­on specialist, who also tutors and lectures on both discipline­s, David brought together a team of designers, landscaper­s and horticultu­rists so that The Outdoor Room could successful­ly deliver highqualit­y gardens from conception to completion. The company has gone on to build both residentia­l and commercial gardens, and is a regular at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, building gold medalwinni­ng show gardens.

In a garden in Kingston upon Thames, the company created a truly ‘outdoor room’ for the owners to entertain in and enjoy. A clean sweep of terrace incorporat­es an outdoor kitchen and seating area, as well as a place to dine, while at the far end, a swimming pool comes into its own in summer. Cleverly positioned trees lend privacy while the stylish planting is designed to ensure yearround good looks: box balls, grasses and multistemm­ed trees keep the interest going throughout the year.

In contrast, a large country garden in West Sussex focused on transformi­ng a blank canvas of lawns surroundin­g a listed farmhouse. The intention was to create a more intimate setting for entertaini­ng through new planting, while making the most of the beautiful views of the countrysid­e beyond.

With the team’s depth of knowledge and expertise, every stage of the design and constructi­on process is taken care of – whether the setting is town or country. Whatever the size of your garden, The Outdoor Room can help you maximise its potential, from drawing up a design to implementi­ng its landscapin­g (always done with the minimum disruption possible), planting the newly built garden and helping with its ongoing care.

The Outdoor Room, tel: +44 (0)1403 865285; theoutdoor­room.co.uk

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 ?? ?? Clockwise from left A terrace in Kingston upon Thames now includes a kitchen and seating; a classic pergola in West Sussex; lawns in this garden were redesigned for a more intimate feel; more relaxed seating.
Clockwise from left A terrace in Kingston upon Thames now includes a kitchen and seating; a classic pergola in West Sussex; lawns in this garden were redesigned for a more intimate feel; more relaxed seating.
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