Cottage garden

My client had 3 particular requirements for this small rectangular garden - provide a habitat for wildlife, create a secluded seating area to relax in and maintain year round interest with planting.From my initial concept plans, a final design was agreed and local contractors brought in to complete the hard landscaping.
The blank canvas (click to enlarge) Under construction (click to enlarge) Hard landscaping completed (click to enlarge) Hard landscaping completed (click to enlarge)
Along with the few retained mature specimens, I planted a mixture of shrubs and perennials which once established, will be self sufficient when the client is away on business and require minimum upkeep.
Newly planted borders (click to enlarge) 3 months after planting (click to enlarge) New planting (click to enlarge) Planting provides texture and interest (click to enlarge) Planting detail (click to enlarge) Planting is filling out after 3 months (click to enlarge)