The brief for this garden was for an informal family-friendly space with naturalistic planting that would invite wildlife in, as well as provide privacy.  The design centres around soft, curved planting beds which contrast to rectilinear clay brickwork, complementing the architecture of the house. The front garden was transformed from a drab lawn into a low- input, drought - tolerant gravel garden with mediterranean planting and ethereal grasses. The planting frames the pathway and architecture, creating a soft, welcoming entrance and a sense of arrival which enhances the house.