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“It is a completely different world…”

Those were the exact words from Alan as he sat looking out over his brand-new garden, thinking back to what this space looked like before we broke ground.

And he’s right. It truly is.

What was once a blank canvas is now an absolute haven of bees, butterflies, and clean lines. We focused heavily on the small details like @mandarinstone cobble detailing and premium stainless steel drainage channels, which simply elevate a space, making it feel elegant and refined. ✨

Claire and Alan are recently retired teachers. They have transitioned from regimented, clock-ruled schedules to days filled with total freedom, time, and pottering. Their garden was a priority investment for their next chapter, and we are so proud to say it has delivered everything they wanted and more.

Using our signature biophilic design principles, we’ve created a genuine sanctuary of tranquillity.

In the UK, our unpredictable weather means we spend less than 50% of our time outdoors. Because of that, the view from your windows is just as important as the time you spend in the garden. We strategically placed feature elements and structural planting to frame and accelerate the views right from the house.

Meanwhile, the bespoke water features bring a soft energy and an instant element of calm to the space.

The beautiful thing about gardens like this is that they just get better with time.

Thank you, Claire and Alan, for trusting us with your beautiful new garden. Welcome to retirement! 🥂

A welcoming, timeless space designed for year-round enjoyment, with lush perennial and seasonal planting that delivers waves of colour through every season. A charming cobble path meanders through the garden, drawing you toward a beautiful pergola seating area — the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.

This beautiful family garden in Thirsk has been designed as a tranquil wellbeing retreat for all ages. At its heart stands a handcrafted oak pergola, offering dappled shade and a natural focal point for relaxation. A pondless flowing waterfall brings soothing sound and playful energy — a favourite feature for the children to enjoy safely. Carefully detailed paving with sett accents helps define spaces for dining, play, and quiet moments, while lush, seasonal planting surrounds the garden with colour, movement, and a deep sense of calm throughout the year.

This intimate remembrance garden offers a space of peace and connection, designed for a widower to honour the memory of his beloved wife — a passionate gardener. At its heart, a bench with a remembrance plaque invites quiet reflection and joyful remembrance, nestled among lush, layered planting that echoes the life and vitality she cherished. A soft stepping-stone path winds gently through the space,  sculptural multi-stem trees and a striking corten steel ring, underplanted with graceful Hakonechloa macra grasses that sway with the breeze — a symbol of enduring love and gentle movement through grief. A garden to sit, remember, and feel her presence in every leaf.

Tucked behind a charming semi-detached house in Jennyfields, Harrogate this small north-facing garden offers a serene and intimate retreat. A soft, herringbone paved path leads through lush planting, leading to a quaint pergola draped in flowering climbers. Beneath the pergola, a rustic bench invites quiet moments of rest and reflection. A sculptural multi-stem tree forms a gentle focal point, providing dappled shade and seasonal interest, while the surrounding borders brim with shade-loving perennials, bringing texture and life to this peaceful, woodland-inspired space. This garden attracts all forms of wildlife and reflects HGD’s ethos behind creating a ‘haven for wellbeing’.

What was once a plain concrete driveway has been transformed into a beautifully designed garden for a retired couple in North Yorkshire. This bespoke garden design blends modern aesthetics with natural textures to create a peaceful and inviting outdoor space.

A winding path of red brick pavers adds warmth and rustic charm, guiding you through the garden and softening the geometry of the layout. Self-binding gravel areas offer a stable, low-maintenance surface that complements the earthy tones of the brickwork — perfect for ease of access and visual continuity.

At the heart of this North Yorkshire garden is a handcrafted thermo-treated pine bench, providing a stylish and durable seating spot to enjoy the surroundings. The smooth finish and rich wood tones make it an inviting place to relax and reflect.

A striking Shou Sugi Ban timber planting feature adds a unique focal point. Using the traditional Japanese charring technique, the deep black wood contrasts beautifully against the greenery, bringing depth, texture, and a bold design statement to the space.

This North Yorkshire garden has been thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection, and wellbeing — a true outdoor sanctuary where retirement can be enjoyed in style. Ideal for those seeking high-quality, low-maintenance garden design in North Yorkshire that blends natural materials with modern form.

The Client brief:
Mediterranean-style courtyard with some wow factor!
The layout and journey through this tired backyard played a key part during the design phase. Aiming to make the space feel like an inviting extension to the kitchen which can now comfortably accommodate four people. HGD reduced the size of the gate freeing up space for some much-needed greenery. We used Fired Earth ‘Urban Ayrz’ patterned tiles on the custom-made water feature and on the riser of the step to bring the all-important detail and create a ’Mediterranean’ feel. The natural wood Cedar cladding opens up the space and accentuates the seating zone. The tall mirror reflects the beautiful cedar and the gorgeous little bistro set. Adding a Prunus Serrula Tree into the custom-made planting bed brings height, greenery, and shadows which create energy and bring a sense of scale to the garden. The water feature just adds the final relaxing touch to this ‘Mediterranean Haven’

Meticulously built by @blockyorkshire
Photographs by @feather_lane
Tiles by @firedearthuk
Plants by @d_tailplants
Cedar supplied by @duffieldtimber 

This contemporary garden has been designed to complete the new kitchen extension on this house in Walton Park, Pannal. The garden has been transformed from the original, uninviting sloped lawn into an inviting, clean, crisp, flourishing outdoor room. Working closely with the client, we transformed the space into a large dining/relaxing patio area with a gentle water feature to enhance the space and experience. The two clear levels invite you in with interesting, staggered porcelain steps – bringing you to an open lawn area and trampoline for their younger children. The planting design includes salvia, daylilies, Buxus, phormiums, campanula, dogwoods, and silver birch multistem. The client will now enjoy purple and yellow blooms throughout the summer and interesting bark colours during the winter. Elements of this garden include biophilic principles, this gives the client ultimate relaxation and natural stress relief within their new garden.

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