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Monday
Apr042011

Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire - Front Driveway and Lawn

To create the level lawn we moved soil dug out from the back to create the patio and decking area.  A sleeper retaining wall was installed along the front in addition to a small rendered wall next to the new drive.  The permable driveway includes a car tuntable and is bordered by a mature Beech hedge and a clipped box hedge.  The impressive front gate was made from Iroko timber which will weather beautifully over time.  The planting scheme is minimal but mimics the linear qualities of the garden design allowing for lots of space for a level family lawn.