Residential garden oasis

At a glance

A getaway a few steps from home

The Renshaw household sought shelter from three overlooking neighbours, lawn room for football, and the feel of their travels through Southeast Asia. We eased the bank into two level terraces, wove a winding trail through deep evergreen layers, and settled a seating deck behind tall bamboo.

• The hurdle: a sharp one-in-six bank, heavy clay and wide-open views from nearby windows.
• Our take: stepped retaining beds, slim screening trees and bold evergreen leaves for instant jungle depth.
• The outcome: a garden enjoyed daily from spring to autumn — backed by our 12-month settling promise.