Not everything has to change when faced with re-designing a garden. The site analysis of this narrow rear garden showed the terrace at the back of the new extension could remain with the addition of some large pots. In the new design the lower garden is transformed by hedging blocks which divide the garden into three pausing spaces.  The original garden had a poorly performing lawn with a hollow apple tree to the rear and no other planting. There was very little reason to go out there because it was scruffy and unloved. The lower seating area is now surrounded by woodland edge planting with the existing Prunus providing the upper canopy.  The middle layer includes shrubs, hedging and perennials. Further interest is in the understory with ground cover planting to complete the planting community. The introduction of textures and layers of planting provides a significant benefit to nature and a visual feast. A smart new shed and small productive garden is to the rear. Painting the fence dark gives the garden the cohesion it lacked and adds a dramatic backdrop to highlight the textural planting.  The fences recede offset the lush planting. A path of self-binding gravel inset with clay pavers balances the crisp formality of the layout and entices you on a gentle journey through the garden to the lower seating area which is a peaceful place to rest and enjoy a book and a glass of wine.