A Natural Haven A gorgeous old farmhouse, renovated and extended, sitting on a hill at the edge of an Oxfordshire village. The garden was redesigned and updated with beautiful ornamental planting, whilst the extended landscape, including some paddocks and a lake, were enclosed with native trees and enhanced with large areas of delightful meadow. The trees created some much-needed privacy from the road and Read more »

THE CHELSEA DIARY Our build teams have arrived at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to begin work on our stand, designed by Taina Suonio. During the build process and the week itself, we will be keeping you up to date with the work of our teams and what is going on during the most prestigious week in the horticulture Read more »

Idyllic Meadow Restoration Idyllic meadow restoration designed by Head of Design at Nicholsons - Freddie. This is a magical project developing many new habitats for nature and humans alike! Click the project concept plan on the right to view it in full...

Colour on the Steps After spending a year redecorating their home, our clients shifted focus to the garden and contacted our design studio. With the full re-design still underway, Nicholsons Garden Designer, Olly Wills, started off by tackling the important role of designing a planting scheme for their beautiful stepped terrace. The terrace boasts a mix of durable and high-impact planting, with a nod to Read more »

Colour in the Cotswolds A beautiful set of converted barns had been exquisitely restored without reconnecting it to the landscape. Perched upon a hill in the deep Cotswolds, this garden had far reaching views but a feeling of exposure. The garden was gracefully designed to provide excitement and colour to the arrival, whilst providing a much desired intimacy. The combination of timber arches, pergolas and Read more »

Out of Africa A stunning manor house perched on top of the hill in the Thames Valley enjoys panoramic views of the valley below. Retaining the level change and closing off some of the views to give contrast and shelter was a significant win in this project. Using pergolas and hedges to develop intimate areas and flower laden walkways makes you feel immersed in an Read more »

A Hidden Gem This back garden is a hidden gem, showcasing just what can be achieved at this scale. The clients had recently downsized and had refurbished the property prior to moving in. The garden has a softness and flow that welcomes you into its heart. The different elements are all drawn together by the meandering lawn. Well placed trees block out neighbouring windows and Read more »

Lockdown For The Grandchildren A garden inspired by nature and the restrictions of lockdown. Our wonderful clients, who have had three previous phases built by Nicholsons, wanted to improve their lower garden area to give fun and adventure for the whole family, including a woodland garden and tree house for the grandchildren. Read more »

Homegrown in Oxford Our clients wanted to embrace the good life and turned their large rectangle of grass into an oasis of woodland planting and sheltered food production space. Boldly planting trees to bring the country to the city, this garden is full of birdlife and private spaces and the veg garden could feed the street! Read more »

The Hanging Gardens This beautiful south facing garden frustratingly also sloped west to the main Oxford Banbury Road allowing sound to ricochet up into this private garden. The design concentrated on celebrating the southerly views while creating barriers against the western traffic noise. The garden has a formal charm which supports the stunning Edwardian architecture Read more »