A curved path runs along the western edge of the garden and is planted with perennials in the shelter of the wall. A seating area is provided off the main path.

The new path is made from reclaimed setts laid in a stretcher bond and is softened by overspilling planting.

A close up of the steps and the view from the front door.

The sett path softened by an edging of hummock-forming plants – lavenders, purple sage and sedums.

View to the house from the front gate

The new curved path leading to the front door.

View to the house – note how the path doesn’t line up with the door.

The existing overgrown shrub border along the western edge of the garden.

The view from the house to the front gate showing the rectangular lawn bisected by the path.