Our Clients were fed up with their street view.
Looking for a stylish way to hide an ugly street view or bin area in your front garden? An olive tree in the right pot can work wonders — even in narrow spaces. This London transformation shows how a small path, manhole covers and tricky access didn’t stop our clients from creating their dream Mediterranean entrance with the perfect olive tree.
The Challenge: A Front Garden That Needed Some Love
Our clients loved their home — but the front garden told a different story. With a narrow pathway, visible manhole covers, a bin area, and a busy junction and uninspiring street view, it was hard to imagine it becoming a place of beauty.
They dreamed of a garden that reminded them of Spain, of warm evenings with friends, and of time spent under the silvery canopy of olive trees. But how to make that work in a space that’s just 120cm wide and 140cm long, with no easy access?
The Vision: Mediterranean Magic (in Norfolk)
That’s where we came in.
At The Norfolk Olive Tree Company, we believe every garden deserves something special — even the ones with quirky measurements and hidden headaches. Our clients visited us and spent a happy, sunny afternoon browsing trees and pots that could work within their limitations.
Together, we found the one. A beautifully balanced, compact olive tree with a natural shape and elegant branching that offered screening and privacy, even from the front window. It reminded them of long lunches with friends in Spain. That emotional connection made it the obvious choice.
Planning Makes Perfect: No Surprises on the Day
With restricted access, existing steps, and multiple manholes to work around, installation could have been stressful — but it wasn’t.
Clear communication was key. We provided:
- Detailed guidance on tree height and pot size
- Step-by-step plans for navigating the narrow access
- Advice on how to prepare the site beforehand
- Reassurance throughout the process
On installation day, everything went smoothly. No surprises. Just one stunning olive tree in a terracotta pot, perfectly positioned to screen the view, hide the bin area, and turn an awkward entrance into a Mediterranean-inspired welcome.
The Result: A Front Garden with Heart (and Privacy)
Now, the view from the window is no longer of parked cars and lampposts. It’s of lavender, rosemary, and a graceful olive tree that shimmers in the breeze. Passers-by notice. Visitors smile. The clients say the tree makes them feel like they’re on holiday — every time they open the door.
Thinking of Transforming Your Front Garden?
Whether you’re working with a tight space, a problem view, or a desire to bring a bit of the Med home, we can help.
Book an appointment today and let us help you find an olive tree that brings beauty, privacy and meaning to your home.
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