Garden Project · London, 2024
Garden Project · London, 2024
The Hawthorn Estate
The Hawthorn Estate
Scale
0.8 Acres
Scale
0.8 Acres
Duration
12 Weeks
Duration
12 Weeks
Completed
March 2024
Completed
March 2024
Project Overview
A garden reclaimed
The Hawthorn Estate presented a rare opportunity — a sprawling residential plot that had fallen into years of neglect, yet held the bones of something genuinely beautiful. Mature hawthorn hedgerows framing the boundary, a gently sloping rear lawn, and original stone pathways buried beneath decades of overgrowth. Our brief was clear: honour what existed, remove what did not serve, and introduce a structured planting language that would mature gracefully over time. Every decision was made with restraint. Every addition had to earn its place.
Project Overview
A garden reclaimed
The Hawthorn Estate presented a rare opportunity — a sprawling residential plot that had fallen into years of neglect, yet held the bones of something genuinely beautiful. Mature hawthorn hedgerows framing the boundary, a gently sloping rear lawn, and original stone pathways buried beneath decades of overgrowth. Our brief was clear: honour what existed, remove what did not serve, and introduce a structured planting language that would mature gracefully over time. Every decision was made with restraint. Every addition had to earn its place.
Client
Private Residence
Location
United Kingdom
Project Type
Full Garden Transformation
Timeline
Jan – Mar 2024
Site Area
0.8 Acres · 3,200 sqm
Services
Garden Design
Stone Work
Drainage
Client
Private Residence
Location
United Kingdom
Project Type
Full Garden Transformation
Timeline
Jan – Mar 2024
Site Area
0.8 Acres · 3,200 sqm
Services
Garden Design
Stone Work
Drainage
840
sqm
Lawn Restored
Re-turfed with heritage-mix grass blend
240
m
Stone Path Recovered
Original pathways cleaned and relied
68
+
Plants Introduced
Native species, structured
12
wk
Native species, structured
On time, minimal disruption
840
sqm
Lawn Restored
Re-turfed with heritage-mix grass blend
240
m
Stone Path Recovered
Original pathways cleaned and relied
68
+
Plants Introduced
Native species, structured
12
wk
Native species, structured
On time, minimal disruption
How We Worked
How We Worked
Process Breakdown
Process Breakdown
01
Discovery
A garden reclaimed
Full topographic survey, soil testing, drainage mapping, and photographic documentation of the existing site. Identification of what could be preserved and what needed removal.
01
Discovery
A garden reclaimed
Full topographic survey, soil testing, drainage mapping, and photographic documentation of the existing site. Identification of what could be preserved and what needed removal.
02
Design
Concept & Detailed Planning
Master plan development with hand-drawn sketches evolving into technical drawings. Material boards, planting schedules, and client presentation refined over two rounds of feedback.
02
Design
Concept & Detailed Planning
Master plan development with hand-drawn sketches evolving into technical drawings. Material boards, planting schedules, and client presentation refined over two rounds of feedback.
03
Installation
Planting & Finishing
Structured planting programme across all zones. Turf laying. Hedge shaping. Final detailing of edges, borders, and stone features. Walkthrough and aftercare handover to client.
03
Installation
Planting & Finishing
Structured planting programme across all zones. Turf laying. Hedge shaping. Final detailing of edges, borders, and stone features. Walkthrough and aftercare handover to client.
Transformation
Transformation
Before & After
Before & After
Drag to reveal the full extent of the transformation. Every square metre of this garden was touched.
Drag to reveal the full extent of the transformation. Every square metre of this garden was touched.
before
After
before
After
We had lived with the garden in its neglected state for six years. Greenth saw something in it we had stopped seeing. What they created feels entirely ours — just the best possible version of it.
We had lived with the garden in its neglected state for six years. Greenth saw something in it we had stopped seeing. What they created feels entirely ours — just the best possible version of it.
Homeowner Richmond · March 2024
Homeowner Richmond · March 2024
Results
Results
Outcome Highlights
Outcome Highlights
100%
Native Planting
Every species selected was native to the region, chosen for seasonal interest, low maintenance requirements, and compatibility with the site's natural ecology.
100%
Native Planting
Every species selected was native to the region, chosen for seasonal interest, low maintenance requirements, and compatibility with the site's natural ecology.
3x
Usable Outdoor Space
The reclaimed stone terrace and lawn restoration tripled the functional outdoor living area available to the household — from 280sqm to 840sqm of quality space.
3x
Usable Outdoor Space
The reclaimed stone terrace and lawn restoration tripled the functional outdoor living area available to the household — from 280sqm to 840sqm of quality space.
Zero
Existing Trees Lost
All seven mature trees on the site were retained and incorporated into the design, with crown lifting and root zone protection carried out where required.
Zero
Existing Trees Lost
All seven mature trees on the site were retained and incorporated into the design, with crown lifting and root zone protection carried out where required.
4+
Distinct Garden Zones
The estate was divided into four clearly defined zones — entrance approach, formal lawn, woodland edge, and kitchen garden — each with its own character.
4+
Distinct Garden Zones
The estate was divided into four clearly defined zones — entrance approach, formal lawn, woodland edge, and kitchen garden — each with its own character.
Your
space,
Transformed.
Your
space,
Transformed.
Transform your space with modern design and elegance.
Transform your space with modern design and elegance.
