I'd do a large semicircle bed (diameter against fence) on one side, and then another on the other side further down the garden. And then let the "path" be the ground that's left. Make sense?
Oh my goodness I just saw all the replies! I thought I had email updates on so wasn't expecting any when I checked back!
Thank you all very much for your ideas, to be honest they all sound lovely and I'm so glad I posted as I'm a lot more inspired now. I like the idea of creating two small gardens, although I may somehow try to unite that idea with a curvy path even if that is ill-advised . And then have an area at the back for an outbuilding of some kind.
Thank you all again; by all means add anything else you think of as I'm at a wedding this weekend so not as much time as I'd like to mess around with the garden!
Like your ideas so far think I would to winding path also and have semi circular beds with the flat side to the wall and the curve facing outwards alternating either side up the garden one on one side then a bit further up in the other, then back in the first side, so its staggered, then yes, stuff them full of scented plants! Love salvia and so will the Bees, I have loads agree with the lavender too! Night towards the back and graduate out to the front and above all have fun and stop and sit and enjoy it!....I'm not very good at that bit!
And Jasmine tobacco, for the evenings. Pinapple sage is wonderful indeed. Istart by rubbing a leaf and end up hugging the plant, bit like a cat in cat nip.
Mondegreen - the most important thing is that it suits you and your needs. You've already picked some plants so find the best part of the plot for those and create that area first if that's suitable. Always pick the right plants for the spaces you have. Decide what place is best for eating/sitting according to your own work/home life - by that I mean, do you sit out more at night or during the day. You may even want two small areas for that.
Remember that the quickest way from one end of a garden to the other is a straight line so if you have curves or offset paths you need to plant accordingly or build a barrier to stop anyone taking the direct route through your plants!
Budget is also a huge factor so decide which things are most important and which things you can compromise on or do yourself.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My daughter's garden is 2 1/2 metres wide x 10m. I did a zig zag path. She wanted small square pavers with grass between them and a small lawn so I bought her a little hover mower. It's sort of in 2 areas as there is a rose arch in the middle. First are with path and beds, second area with lawn and a bench with another rose arch.
Unfortunately I can't sent a photo as there is something the matter with this site at the moment and the oak tree photo icon has disappeared.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Busy-Lizzie, your daughter's garden sounds so similar to mine! I also had trouble with pictures but if you ever get them working I would love to see what you did, it sounds great!
Fairygirl, your post was well-timed! On Friday night the neighbours in the downstairs maisonette had a very small (only 3 people I think) get together on their patio and talked until past midnight. I could hear everything they said from my lounge, I could have even joined in the conversation if I wanted! They weren't being particularly loud either. So I think having two sitting/relaxing areas is a good idea, with one in the shadier area at the back of the garden so if I have friends around we can avoid disturbing other people. The houses, maisonettes, and their gardens are very close together, it reminds me a bit of the film Rear Window - you can see what everyone else is doing all the time!
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I'd do a large semicircle bed (diameter against fence) on one side, and then another on the other side further down the garden. And then let the "path" be the ground that's left. Make sense?
Thank you all very much for your ideas, to be honest they all sound lovely and I'm so glad I posted as I'm a lot more inspired now. I like the idea of creating two small gardens, although I may somehow try to unite that idea with a curvy path even if that is ill-advised
Thank you all again; by all means add anything else you think of as I'm at a wedding this weekend so not as much time as I'd like to mess around with the garden!
Like your ideas so far
think I would to winding path also and have semi circular beds with the flat side to the wall and the curve facing outwards alternating either side up the garden one on one side then a bit further up in the other, then back in the first side, so its staggered, then yes, stuff them full of scented plants! Love salvia and so will the Bees, I have loads 
agree with the lavender too! Night towards the back and graduate out to the front and above all have fun and stop and sit and enjoy it!....I'm not very good at that bit!
And Jasmine tobacco, for the evenings. Pinapple sage is wonderful indeed. Istart by rubbing a leaf and end up hugging the plant, bit like a cat in cat nip.
Mondegreen - the most important thing is that it suits you and your needs. You've already picked some plants so find the best part of the plot for those and create that area first if that's suitable. Always pick the right plants for the spaces you have. Decide what place is best for eating/sitting according to your own work/home life - by that I mean, do you sit out more at night or during the day. You may even want two small areas for that.
Remember that the quickest way from one end of a garden to the other is a straight line so if you have curves or offset paths you need to plant accordingly or build a barrier to stop anyone taking the direct route through your plants!
Budget is also a huge factor so decide which things are most important and which things you can compromise on or do yourself.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Unfortunately I can't sent a photo as there is something the matter with this site at the moment and the oak tree photo icon has disappeared.
I remember your pix of that garden BL - very pretty.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Busy-Lizzie, your daughter's garden sounds so similar to mine! I also had trouble with pictures but if you ever get them working I would love to see what you did, it sounds great!
Fairygirl, your post was well-timed! On Friday night the neighbours in the downstairs maisonette had a very small (only 3 people I think) get together on their patio and talked until past midnight. I could hear everything they said from my lounge, I could have even joined in the conversation if I wanted! They weren't being particularly loud either. So I think having two sitting/relaxing areas is a good idea, with one in the shadier area at the back of the garden so if I have friends around we can avoid disturbing other people. The houses, maisonettes, and their gardens are very close together, it reminds me a bit of the film Rear Window - you can see what everyone else is doing all the time!