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 [...]

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. [...]

The Hanging Gardens This beautiful south facing garden frustratingly also sloped west to the main Oxford Banbury Road allowing sound to ricochet up into this private garden. The design concentrated on celebrating the southerly views while creating barriers against the western traffic noise. The garden has a formal charm which supports the stunning Edwardian architecture [...]

Chelsea Flower Show 2013  Following our trophy winning success in 2012, Nicholsons Garden Design built our own trade stand garden in 2013. Our theme reflected our work – simple, stylish and faintly traditional. We kept our materials simple and harmonious using galvanized metal with a T-wash finish and a modest plant pallette of greens and pale yellows and creams against strongly structured planting – the [...]

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 [...]

Lost in Time Restoration Hidden in an idyllic valley, we have had the privilege of working on this garden for two consecutive owners – both with the agenda of celebrating nature. Sleepy ancient buildings nestled in a harmonious landscape, a restful place for family life. The garden is designed to celebrate the natural landscape and have low impact. [...]