Hawthorne Family Garden – Child-Friendly Family Garden Design & Installation
A young family in Oxford wanted a safe, functional, and attractive garden where their children could play freely while the parents could enjoy a beautiful outdoor space for entertaining. The existing garden was mostly concrete with poor drainage.
Project Overview
This 280 m² family garden was transformed over seven weeks into a vibrant, multi-functional space featuring a large play lawn, sensory planting, and elegant seating areas. The result balances child safety with sophisticated garden design.
Our Process
Site Assessment & Planning
Consulted with the family to understand children’s ages, play needs, and desired adult zones.
Clearing & Soil Renewal
Removed old concrete and poor soil, then installed proper drainage and quality topsoil.
Lawn Installation
Laid soft, hard-wearing premium turf ideal for active children and family use.
Border & Planting Work
Created safe, rounded borders with sensory plants, fruit trees, and colourful perennials.
Finishing Touches & Aftercare
Installed a small timber play deck and provided a family-friendly maintenance guide.
Features & Services Used
Drainage Improvement & Soil Renewal
Child-Safe Premium Turf Installation
Sensory & Play-Friendly Planting
Rounded Border Edging
Family Entertainment Areas
Seasonal Aftercare & Maintenance Plan
Our Client Say
“Our children spend hours playing on the lawn every day, and we love relaxing in the garden in the evenings. It’s the perfect mix of fun and beauty. The team really understood what a family garden should be.”
Emma & Thomas Whitaker, Oxford
Oxford, UK
Our Project
Beautiful Results, One Garden at a Time
