Sloping or uneven ground doesn’t have to limit your garden’s potential. At Martin Gordon Landscapes, we specialise in creating stunning and functional terrace gardens that turn awkward spaces into layered landscapes full of life, structure, and charm.

Whether you’re looking to improve accessibility, prevent erosion, or simply add aesthetic appeal, a professionally built terraced garden is the perfect way to maximise space and create distinct outdoor areas at different levels.

What Is a Terrace Garden?

A terrace in the garden refers to a levelled section created on sloped ground using retaining walls, steps, or embankments. These garden terraces provide flat, usable spaces that are ideal for planting, entertaining, or relaxing – all while improving drainage and reducing soil movement.

Terraced gardens can be modern and sleek or natural and rustic, depending on your preferred style and the materials used. They’re especially effective in hilly or coastal areas like East Devon, where uneven terrain is common.

Expert Design & Construction of Terraced Gardens

We offer full terrace garden design and construction services, working with the natural shape of your land to:

• Create multiple garden levels
• Build retaining walls from brick, stone, or timber
• Integrate planting beds and lawn areas
• Add steps, paths, and access points
• Improve soil retention and water management

Whether you want an elegant garden terrace for outdoor dining or a multi-layered planting scheme to showcase perennials and shrubs, we’ll design a space that suits your vision and your landscape.

Terrace Garden Ideas & Inspiration

• Looking for creative terrace garden ideas? We can help you design:
• Contemporary garden terraces with sleek stonework and lighting
• Cottage-style terraced gardens filled with colour and texture
• Low-maintenance terraced garden ideas with gravel, shrubs, and evergreens
• Wildlife-friendly garden terraces with native plants and water features
• Mediterranean-style terraced garden spaces perfect for sun-loving plants and alfresco living
• Each design is unique to your garden’s conditions and your lifestyle.

Why Choose Martin Gordon Landscapes?

• Experienced in working with East Devon’s diverse terrain
• Tailored solutions for both small and large sloping gardens
• Integrated services including planting, paving, and drainage
• Skilled at combining aesthetics with practicality
• Fully insured, trusted, and locally recommended

We serve clients across East Devon, including:

• Sidmouth
• Seaton
• Axminster
• Honiton
• Colyton
• Ottery St Mary
• Lyme Regis and surrounding areas

Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing terraced garden, we’ll guide you through every step – from concept to completion.

Ready to Build Your Garden Terrace?

Explore our portfolio to see beautiful examples of terrace gardens we’ve completed across East Devon. Then get in touch with Martin Gordon Landscapes for a no-obligation consultation.

We’ll help you reimagine your outdoor space with a beautiful, practical terrace in your garden – built to last and designed to inspire.