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The bold black backdrops and structure create a dramatic, gallery-like setting that allows every plant to standout with exceptional clarity, turning foliage and texture into the stars of the show. At its heart, exquisitely detailed stone paving and a refined central table introduce craftsmanship and precision, elevating the garden's architectural character. Created with homeowners in mind, the design is intentionally compact, elegant, and highly achievable. Every element, from the modular layout to the clean structural lines, can be replicated in a corner of an ordinary garden. The planting palette consists entirely of readily available, resilient species chosen for their lushness, movement, and contrast against the dark framework. This garden proves that with thoughtful design, even a modest footprint can become a striking, modern sanctuary Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-platinum-award/icon.webp) Platinum Award BBC Gardeners World Live The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Matt Bettison](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/matt-bettison/profile_photo.webp?v=1096bc62-0561-427a-8454-c74cc5c1fed1) Matt Bettison Designer Little Jardin ](https://gardensdb.com/people/matt-bettison) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a48f6fc5-2e56-4ede-b242-87b07825d2d4/conversions/PXL_20260617_170154629-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fa687226-78ce-469c-aa4b-e9b7153a4b22/conversions/PXL_20260617_170203534-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/43c7701a-102c-4273-a36c-afe57584fd08/conversions/PXL_20260617_170200230.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/347af760-7ba7-4709-8893-bd448d7df83b/conversions/PXL_20260617_170205431-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/773378f1-c0c3-4baf-b514-98f465e4f34e/conversions/PXL_20260617_170209595-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0a02adc6-e9a5-4190-8b35-c3df58835686/conversions/PXL_20260617_170213482-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2fb7705c-4e51-4f38-a0ff-c87e52a1740c/conversions/PXL_20260617_170220710-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7f045f5a-5eb7-45f7-9b25-9ec68310c622/conversions/PXL_20260617_170232282-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2db84c2c-7c31-43f4-8e7f-5bfbb2ce2a85/conversions/PXL_20260617_170221944-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0e9878c7-53b9-4c07-bba2-e2c939c720dc/conversions/PXL_20260617_170236030.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/366c8818-7757-4abf-93b6-30b4f190ba96/conversions/PXL_20260617_170142901-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b790ea51-d540-44f2-b18c-b1b90131d463/conversions/image-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Little Jardin](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/little-jardin/logo.webp?v=e099eff5-e536-4c0e-ae9a-7b1eceb74703) Little Jardin ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/little-jardin) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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