Colourful woodland oasis | Chapel Allerton

A simple wooden bridge crosses the reed bed to the new seating areas beyond

The new brick path gives a welcome feel to the garden from the house above

Accents of colour from broom, copper beech and Japanese maples coordinate well with the green woodland feel

An attractive seating area surrounded by textural planting

Orange geum and red hot pokers add zing to this sunny spot

Brick steps blend into the slope so the planting is the focus

A line of box edges the grass bowl surrounding the reed bed

Before the planting has established the levels and curves can be appreciated

The garden has been cleared and the new seating areas and path added

Key shrubs and trees were left for structure when we cleared the garden

The reed bed can be seen merging into the grassy surroundings. The desire line path has no definition

The grass expanse before the work