Wellingborough Golf Club – strategy for woodland management Our team was instructed by Wellingborough Golf Club to devise a strategy for the conservation of their impressive 160-acre parkland. The objective was to create a sustainable, long-term plan for managing ash dieback and safeguarding the overall treescape for future generations to enjoy. The park is covered by several designations and Read more »

Nettlebed Estate – managing tree risk Safety first The Nettlebed Estate is located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and consists of a mixture of woodland, pasture, open farmland and parkland. Also used as a location for shoots, the estate has long been committed to proactive woodland management, with woodland planting undertaken in the early part of the Read more »

D Harding – Leek Wootton, Warks (Oct 2017) Sustainable land-use for future investment The owner’s objective for their recently acquired 13 ha ex‐arable field was to create broadleaf woodland as a productive sustainable land-use for future investment and environmental education. Lockhart Garratt was instructed to design that new woodland, to source Forestry Commission (FC) grant and to manage the Read more »

Lewis & Scott Retirement Living Ltd. – Tollersbury Landscape masterplanning for a new concept and template for retirement living Lockhart Garratt is currently providing landscape architecture services developing an entirely new concept for retirement community living. The key ambition of the design process is to create an alternative template that offers a safe and inspiring place to live during Read more »

The Harmonious Garden The client's vision was to create a family garden within a generous landscape which was simple, practical and in perfect harmony with the wider surroundings. Less is more is the perfect summary of this garden, with open tree glades and mown paths through wild meadows, making every corner feel natural and uncomplicated. Blending such bold architecture into the landscape is no mean Read more »

A Hidden Gem This back garden is a hidden gem, showcasing just what can be achieved at this scale. The clients had recently downsized and had refurbished the property prior to moving in. The garden has a softness and flow that welcomes you into its heart. The different elements are all drawn together by the meandering lawn. Well placed trees block out neighbouring windows and Read more »

Lockdown For The Grandchildren A garden inspired by nature and the restrictions of lockdown. Our wonderful clients, who have had three previous phases built by Nicholsons, wanted to improve their lower garden area to give fun and adventure for the whole family, including a woodland garden and tree house for the grandchildren. Read more »

The Secluded Garden A diverse garden boasting a large landscape with strong simple lines, large swathes of simplicity complimenting the architecture of the house, blending both the contemporary additions and period features.

Contemporary Barn This generously sized garden surrounding a modern barn conversion originally lacked character and any sense of continuity. The new garden design uses a stylish wooden pergola and planting to add a much-needed sense of place to the large open stone terrace. There is also a new elevated relaxed lounge seating area which allows the client and their family to enjoy lovely views in Read more »

The Relaxed Garden The original garden was non-descript, with lawn running to all the boundaries, emphasising the awkward shape of the plot. The new garden now combines the softness of country planting with a hint of formality. The garden flows in a relaxed manner from area to area. The clients love their vegetable and herb gardens, as well as the view of the formal lawn Read more »