This garden in Surrey is in a rural setting, and as such the clients wanted to encourage wildlife into their garden. A wildlife garden can be attractive! The areas nearest to the house were designed with lots of red brick to give an Arts and Crafts feel - the pergola walk, the uprights of the pergola and the edging around the paths and main terrace were all matched to the brick of the house. The planting was designed with pretty plants that attract wildlife and insects, such as lavender, a flowering crab apple and foxgloves. Further away from the house, the garden becomes more wild in nature, with softer, less formal planting, and a curving path leading to the pond.

The pond is a key element in a wildlife garden, and this has a sloping beach area to allow wildlife to the water's edge. There are areas of planting in and around the water to allow different glimpses as the pond is approached from different angles.

The slightly raised main terrace gives a good vantage point from which to view the garden, and the use of mixed materials (York stone and red brick with planting pockets), helps to give a relaxed feel to the garden.