Contemporary Naturalistic Garden with Water Feature in Thames Ditton
In collaboration with award-winning Surrey garden designer Wendy Stokes, we created this beautiful naturalistic garden that blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Featuring a striking water feature, soft naturalistic planting and seamless flow from the house into the garden, this project reflects some of today’s most sought-after landscaping trends.
The Brief
The client wanted a modern garden design that felt lush and immersive while remaining practical for entertaining and relaxation. The vision was to connect the new extension and indoor living space with a garden that celebrates planting, seasonal interest and wildlife.
Our Approach
Working closely with Wendy Stokes, we focused on combining structure with softness to create a garden full of texture, movement, and visual impact:
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Indoor-Outdoor Flow - the terrace extends the living space outdoors, creating a natural link between house and garden.
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Contemporary Water Feature - designed as a focal point, adding movement, reflection, and a calming atmosphere.
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Naturalistic Planting Scheme - tall perennials, grasses and layered borders provide seasonal colour, biodiversity and a relaxed style inspired by modern garden trends.
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Wildlife-Friendly Planting - species chosen to support pollinators while delivering year-round interest.
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Seating & Entertaining Areas - positioned to immerse guests in the planting while enjoying views back to the house.
The Result
The finished garden is a perfect example of contemporary naturalistic landscaping. The planting creates a sense of immersion and tranquillity, while the water feature adds sound and movement. By integrating modern garden design with wildlife-friendly planting, the garden feels both stylish and sustainable, a space that’s enjoyable throughout the year and perfectly in tune with current outdoor living trends.
Start Your Project
Looking for a wildlife-friendly garden, naturalistic planting design, or outdoor living landscaping in Thames Ditton? Bloomin’ Marvellous, in collaboration with leading garden designers, can help bring your dream garden to life. Contact us today to start your project.
