Herringbone in a Quarry Courtyard

This small courtyard in Quarry, Headington needed something with real detail and quality. Now, with hand-crafted herringbone limestone setts, it has a truly bespoke finish.

The natural limestone has brightened the space beautifully, while the herringbone pattern adds character and interest. Traditional, welcoming and made to feel completely at home in its surroundings.

Front Garden, Cholsey, Oxfordshire

Designed by Rory Andrews, this front garden in Cholsey, Oxfordshire, has been transformed from an unsuitable, concrete-dominated space into a welcoming garden for sitting, relaxing and entertaining.

The garden catches the evening sun, so an important part of the design was creating a comfortable place where the clients could unwind at the end of the day — and enjoy cocktails in the evening sunshine.

Working with the character of the property was central to the project. Reclaimed materials were used throughout, together with traditional construction methods, including lime mortar. Reclaimed Yorkstone steps were individually hand-fettled on site, while the mild steel edging was also fabricated on site to create crisp, understated definition within the garden.

New trees and carefully considered planting soften the hard landscaping and bring structure, texture and seasonal interest to the space.

The result is a front garden that feels entirely at home with the property — a relaxed and inviting space shaped by traditional materials, skilled craftsmanship and thoughtful planting.

Oxfordshire Townhouse Garden

This townhouse garden in the heart of Oxfordshire underwent a complete transformation. Designed by Chloe Wood Garden Design, the brief was to create a garden that felt genuinely connected to the property — now described by the owners as “an extension of the house.”

Van den Mortel clay pavers were used throughout, bringing warmth and character to the garden, with steel edging used to define the borders and form crisp detailing to the step risers. Self-binding gravel adds another texture and helps give the garden a relaxed but beautifully considered finish.

New hedging, trees and generous planting were introduced to soften the space and create a greater sense of privacy and maturity. A new shed was incorporated into the design alongside bespoke batten trellis fencing, ensuring the practical elements of the garden sit comfortably within the overall scheme.

A full in-lite garden lighting system completes the transformation, highlighting the planting, pathways and architectural details after dark.

The result is a sophisticated yet welcoming townhouse garden — carefully detailed, beautifully planted and, most importantly, a natural extension of the home.

The project was Highly Commended at the Pro Landscaper Awards 2026 — a fantastic recognition of the design, landscaping and craftsmanship that went into creating this garden.