Terraced House
This substantial Victorian terraced house in Margate has been fully renovated by new owners. The kitchen & dining room have been knocked through with the addition of bi-fold patio doors out to the garden. My clients wanted their new garden to feel like an extension of their home.
The Brief
An easy to maintain garden for relaxation & entertaining. Complement the new interior style and material finishes.
The Garden
A cohesive contemporary design with a modern coastal feel, manageable planting and inside-out furniture & accessories.
The wish list
A dining terrace adjacent to new bi-fold doors from the kitchen/diner
Paving in the side return and new planting beds
A space under the Fig tree for an outdoor sofa and chairs
A lighting scheme to create atmosphere in the evenings (avoiding unnecessary light pollution)
Retention & maintenance of the two largest trees closest to the house
Removal of x2 smaller trees on the LHS of the garden
A dry garden planting scheme including shrubs, grasses and perennials for summer interest
Original patio area
View down the original garden
Early design concepts
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Design 1
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Design 2
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Design 3
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Design 4
‘Design 1’ was chosen and developed further.
Built.
Hard landscaping is now complete. The garden will be planted in Spring 2026.
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Paving
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Beds
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Pavers
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View
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Hoggin
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Edges
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Fencing
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Terrace
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Supper
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Visitor
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Rusted trim
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Rusted trim
“Mark designed a beautiful garden for us, creating the perfect place to entertain friends and relax. From paving, to lighting and planting, every detail has been so thoughtfully considered. His creativity, support and eye for detail is amazing and we’re so grateful to him for making our garden everything we’d hoped for.”
Client feedback
Project credits
Garden Design | Mark Hardy Design
Landscaping Contractor | Palms Landscaping
Paving supply | London Stone