The details that matter
- Garden type
- Leafy courtyard with seating
- Space and dimensions
- 6 × 4 m ground-level courtyard; confirm measurements
- Location and climate
- Copenhagen; confirm winter cold, wind and local plant suitability
- Sunlight and exposure
- Part shade observed; record direct sun through the season
- Maintenance time
- One short weekly visit, with seasonal jobs planned separately
- Soil and drainage
- Check drainage and soil pH before choosing the palette
- Water supply
- Outdoor tap; arrange watering while away
- Budget and phases
- Price locally; start with one border and reused chairs
- Preferences and priorities
- A clear route, leafy edges and a calm place to sit
- Project notes and simpler backup
- Start with the far border. Trial the furniture at full size. Keep the route clear and ask for a locally suitable simpler plant palette.
The image references
Main reference
Small & shaded
Borrow the leafy edge and open seating zone. Confirm the actual route and door swing.
Supporting reference
Woodland gardens
Supporting mood: layered green foliage. Borrow the calm feeling, then choose plants for the actual courtyard.