Fernwake Garden Design Plan a Garden Project
Landscaped coastal garden with natural stone paving, layered planting and a timber pergola

Garden design and build across South Devon

Outdoor spaces shaped around everyday life

Thoughtful gardens, patios, fencing and planting for homes in Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and the surrounding coast.

One joined-up approach, from the first sketch to the final planting.

  • Design
  • Groundwork
  • Hard landscaping
  • Planting

Garden design studies

Two distinct ideas for compact gardens

These separate fictional studies explore how paving, boundaries, planting and useful zones can shape two different outdoor spaces.

Courtyard concept
Fictional compact courtyard garden study with informal planting and weathered paving
An informal, enclosed garden direction with established greenery and a relaxed material palette.

These are separate fictional design studies. They do not show the same garden or a completed customer transformation.

What we create

Materials chosen to settle in, not shout

Each element should work with the house, the site and the way the garden will actually be used.

01

Garden design

Clear layouts that balance movement, seating, privacy, storage and planting.

02

Patios

Well-prepared natural stone and porcelain paving with careful levels and drainage.

03

Fencing

Practical boundaries, contemporary screening and gates built for coastal weather.

04

Decking

Timber platforms and seating that add warmth and make level changes useful.

05

Driveways

Durable entrances planned around access, drainage and a tidy connection to the garden.

06

Planting

Layered, resilient planting selected for the aspect, soil and time available for upkeep.

Concept garden detail with timber decking, integrated seating and layered green planting
Concept detail: timber, planting and a sheltered place to sit.

Our approach

A measured route from idea to finished garden

Good landscaping starts with the practical details: access, levels, drainage, materials and how the space needs to work throughout the year.

  1. 01

    Initial conversation

    Share photographs, dimensions and what you want the garden to do better.

  2. 02

    Site visit

    Assess access, levels, drainage, light and the condition of existing features.

  3. 03

    Design and quote

    Agree the layout, material direction, scope and price before work begins.

  4. 04

    Build and handover

    Complete the work in logical stages, followed by a tidy finish and aftercare notes.

Areas covered

Landscaping across the Teign coast and nearby towns

  • Teignmouth
  • Newton Abbot
  • Torquay
  • Shaldon
  • Paignton
  • Wider South Devon

Frequently asked questions

Planning a garden project

A few useful points to consider before requesting a visit or quotation.

Can the work be completed in stages?

Yes. A joined-up plan can often be divided into sensible phases so early work does not have to be undone later.

Can you help shape the design?

The starting point can be a list of practical needs, photographs and ideas. The design then turns those into a buildable layout.

What is useful before a site visit?

Approximate measurements, access information, photographs and a realistic idea of priorities will make the first conversation more useful.

How are materials selected?

Appearance matters, but suitability, slip resistance, weathering, drainage and maintenance should guide the final choice.

Thoughtful by design

Details that make a garden easier to live with

Good-looking spaces work hardest when circulation, upkeep and changing seasons are considered from the beginning.

01

Purpose before decoration

Start with movement, seating, privacy and storage so every part of the garden has a reason to be there.

02

Materials that belong

Choose finishes for weathering, grip, maintenance and how naturally they connect with the house.

03

Planting with structure

Balance seasonal interest with resilient planting that suits the aspect and time available for care.

Start with your space

Tell us what you would like your garden to do better

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