Pat Johnson - Garden Designer, Essex

The recent case studies of Pat Johnson, Essex based garden designer, showing the exciting, modern look of environmentally friendly recycled glass, the low maintenance garden design which is a speciality of Pat's and the more traditional look combining interesting shapes.

My client wanted an exciting and 'funky' feel to this ordinary front garden.

The garden before work was done
Pat Johnson designed a thoroughly modern look
Clos-up of the recycled glass and the plants

She is also very environmentally aware and use of recycled glass appealed to her. When the hedge along the wall has grown the colour of the glass should be enhanced.

This client wanted a low maintenance garden with no lawn and the design opens up the small garden to give an impression of space.
The original garden
Pat Johnson used railway sleepers and raised beds
Garden by Pat Johnson, Garden Designer, Essex

I used a pattern of railway sleepers and raised beds to break up the paving and give the garden interest. When the plants mature they will help divide the garden into areas.

On this occasion the client wanted a garden with distinct shapes whilst retaining a natural feel which was achieved as follows
Pat Johnson's design skills were required for this garden
Natural rock and water feature designed by Pat Johnson
The original garden A curved path leads around a natural rock water feature The rope swag will eventually be entwined with roses and clematis
The original garden for Pat Johnson Attractive planted garden by Pat Johnson Garden by Pat Johnson, Garden Designer, Essex
The lawn is now a circular shape
 Overhead beams will create shade for this seating area

The willow leads to a wildlife area
At the end of the garden a living willow arch leads to a wildlife area

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