Neglected, small and shady were the first impressions of our garden,’ says Jilayne. ‘And I knew some clever thinking and careful planning was needed if it was going to work for us. With a patch of paving just outside the house, a small, central sunny patch of lawn and a shady top area, overshadowed by a mature horse chestnut, the layout was hardly inspiring. Measuring just 6m wide by 17m long it was going to be a challenge to include everything we needed.’
Making plans
Drawing up a garden wish list is always a good starting point. High on Jilayne’s family’s list was a place to eat outside, a
