Rendered walling creates separate zones in a large courtyard. Here the wall straddles a large water feature with a stepping stone pathway

A large courtyard area at a wedding venue in Leicestershire. Planting in the paving creates different areas within the courtyard

A large courtyard area at a wedding venue in Leicestershire. Planting in the paving creates different areas within the courtyard

A newly constructed and planted courtyard, In one area there is a large circular lawn. The planting when matured will help give screening from neighbouring properties to give an enclosed private area

Here a large courtyard at Burton upon Trent Hospital provides an area for calming and quiet times. The pergola and trees make use of the vertical space. Artificial grass was used here because of the lack of access for maintenance.

Here a simple pergola has been constructed for climbers to create an enclosed courtyard feel to the patio

Here again you can see the vertical use of space within the courtyard. Wooden seating around the courtyard provide areas to sit.

Here you can see how the courtyard is divided into different areas or zones. A large water feature with stepping stones is straddled by a feature wall

A large courtyard in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Evergreen planting provides colour, form and texture throughout the year