The Shire Barn This steeply sloping garden has been designed using retaining walls and steps to create a series of delightful spaces linked by the rill and pools. The design cleverly addresses not only the obvious long axis of the garden but also ensures that each section of the garden relates to the different parts of the house inviting views out across the garden and Read more »

The Lodge Situated on the edge of a World Heritage Site this house was restored and extended to provide a family home with a garden for entertaining, playing and relaxing. Nicholsons designed and built the whole garden, coordinating with the swimming pool contractor and main contractor during the build. The garden includes a tennis court, stable and kennel block, fire bowl area and thatched shelter, Read more »

The Manor on the Green Nestled in a beautiful North Oxfordshire village, this historic garden had been somewhat neglected before the owners engaged Nicholsons to review and restore areas of the garden for modern use. Following in-depth historical analysis, the Victorian sunken garden was restored and the terrace areas immediately around the garden were designed to invite the family into the garden for today's indoor/ Read more »

The Country Hall The front façade of this beautiful C17th Cotswold Hall was eclipsed by mature yew hedges planted in parallel lines in front of the house. For this garden restoration we transplanted the mature yew and developed a formal garden around the building. The house now sits in open parkland with close borders and simple topiaries to give winter interest. The north lawn is Read more »

Bijou London Retreat This tiny oasis in the heart of London was created for our client in a dark and neglected courtyard. The space was transformed into a welcoming leafy sanctuary away from the busy streets. All of the materials had to be transported through the house and the working space was limited but the end result has justified the work involved. The space is Read more »

Old Rectory Garden A quiet rural hideaway which an energetic family have made their home. This garden is structured to have flower filled borders immediately around the house with a very simple landscape as the garden meets the paddocks and views beyond. The family have little time for gardening but by using this design style, manage to have the most beautiful garden in the areas Read more »

Goodbye To Car Park... When our clients took over their home in the heart of their business the courtyard was a very uninviting, austere space completely surfaced with block paving so the ground and walls merged as one. The courtyard and gardens have been transformed with lots of planting to screen the walls and tree canopies that break up the roof line. Grasses bring lots Read more »

Woodstock Courtyard This old school suffered from layer upon layer of tarmac in its landscape and was overlooked by surrounding properties so lacked privacy. After we had stripped out the tarmac layers and introduced new soils across the site, we were able to create the most wonderful, secluded walled courtyard garden. There are lots of places to sit, wide open spaces for entertaining and exotic, Read more »

Acid Soil in Surrey This sandy, dated garden on the edge of Burnham Beeches was challenged by having no relationship between the pool house and the main house giving the appearance that someone was living in a bungalow at the bottom of the garden. This garden design addressed a formal relationship between these buildings giving the garden harmony and strength whilst maintaining practical access.

Planting Renovation An immensely fun project with a passionate client with immense plant knowledge. This project was a complete pleasure from start to finish and has been a big success.