Traditional
Hove
This Garden Design Hove’s back garden was in need of drastic change and adventure. For Hove gardens, sloped gardens are all too common. This gradient created challenges within the space, so we turned the plot into a winding multi-levelled garden. The far end of the garden turned into a much loved vegetable-patch and relaxing seating by a new pond and wildflower bed. The middle level became a lawn space surrounded by colourful perennial planting and the upper terrace became a dining space with a sunken firepit. Despite the garden being a more traditional style we added many modern elements such as a gravel resin pathway and floating bench. The material palette works well to compliment the house and the wildflower planting.
About
Build by Brookland Landscapes
Designed and Planted by Ivy & Whyte Garden Design
Plants from Palmstead Nurseries Ltd
Spec
Design 2024
Planting 2024
Completed 2025
The upper terrace forms the entertainment hub of the garden. In this area, we created a sunken firepit with a floating bench, surrounded by tall, colourful planting. This elevated terrace offers stunning views across the lawn and pond while also screening the shed at the bottom of the garden. For clients seeking premium Garden Design Hove, features like this combine functional outdoor living with visual impact, creating spaces that are both beautiful and practical.
The planting style seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern touches, perfectly complementing the renovated house. Native wildflowers and prairie-style planting provide a naturalistic aesthetic, while clean architectural lines, crisp Corten steel-edged pathways, and a floating bench introduce contemporary balance. Our Garden Design Hove approach carefully selects materials to harmonise with the existing brickwork and timber, introducing warm tones and textures that tie the outdoor spaces to the property while enhancing visual cohesion across terraces.
