b'the secret garden2019 saw us embarking on the transformation of an abandoned tenniscourt (pictured left) that had long since been colonised by a mass ofself-seeded trees and brambles.After six months, further work was rudely interrupted by five months ofnear continuous rain starting on 1st October, but the clients patienceand understanding was well rewarded with the creation, designed by JoAlderson Phillips, captured brilliantly by professional gardenphotographer Mark Lord.Left: Gates bythewroughtironman.co.ukopen into the secretgarden.Top: The secret garden inautumn - stunning colourprovided by crab apples.Bottom: Early summerand the garden is a massof Salvias and Alliumswith instant specimentopiaries.joannealderson.com | marklordphotography.co.uk | gardendesignco.co.uk/portfolio/the-secret-garden'