THE BRIEF
Reclaiming an Overgrown Garden
This northwest-facing garden in Worthing was well-established and overgrown. The clients wanted their garden back! 10 years ago they designed it including a secret garden, but over the years new structures like an extension and a conservatory had disrupted the original layout.
The solution was to create a journey through a gravel area with prairie-style planting and a hidden courtyard — a secret garden within a garden. The design balances low-maintenance naturalistic planting with structured hardscaping, creating distinct zones that flow together naturally.
Garden Design
Victoria Rumens, Studio Hummingbird
Victoria Rumens, Studio Hummingbird
Landscaping
Optimum Landscapes BN13
Optimum Landscapes BN13
Date
May 2024
May 2024
The Client’s Wish List
- Prairie-style planting
- Water feature
- Stepping stones
- Raised vegetable beds







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