Natural Balance garden in Halesowen with curved planting beds and timber privacy screening

NATURAL BALANCE
HALESOWEN

Contemporary timber screening and soft planting bring a calm, natural feel to this Halesowen garden. Curved gravel paths connect the space, while a fresh lawn, neatly defined borders and outdoor lighting create a welcoming setting around the home.

New lawn bordered by shaped trees and slatted timber screening in a Halesowen garden

PROJECT FEATURES

Location: Haleswoen, West Midlands

Project: Complete garden transformation

Design & Landscaping: Proterior Ltd

Key features: Slatted timber screening, self-binding gravel paths, Corten steel edging, natural turf, sleeper step and layered planting

Lighting: Outdoor lights along the timber screening

Completed: 2026

Build duration: 8 Days

Curved self-binding gravel path between Corten-edged planting beds beside the house

THE BRIEF

The brief focused on improving privacy, organising the garden’s levels and creating practical routes around the home. New screening, lawn and planting would bring the space together, with an emphasis on year-round greenery and manageable maintenance. Outdoor lighting would add interest to the boundaries after dark.

Timber privacy screening with outdoor lights and a row of trees beside the garden seating area

THE DESIGN

Curved planting beds soften the routes around the house, with Corten steel edging defining the gravel paths. A row of neatly shaped trees adds rhythm against the horizontal timber screening, while lower shrubs and grasses introduce texture. The lawn provides an open green space beside the seating area.

Layered planting beside curved gravel paths leading to a raised lawn and timber screening

THE BUILD

We prepared the new levels, installed a timber sleeper step and laid fresh turf onto prepared topsoil. Self-binding gravel paths were formed on a compacted foundation and edged in Corten steel. Slatted screening, outdoor lighting and the planting scheme completed the garden.

THE REVIEW

"What a transformation! In 8 days my garden transitioned from a builders yard to a beautiful space with areas for planting, relaxation and ease of movement. The garden is a quirky shape and the vision designed and realised made the space look bigger with clearly defined zones adding interest. The guys are also really lovely and worked around severe heat to complete the job. I totally recommend Proterior... communication was excellent throughout and more importantly they care!"

Suzanne

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