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A Garden Where Life Returned
“We felt embarrassed to invite guests. We barely used the garden ourselves.”
— the first words I heard from the homeowners.
The space around the house was not working — neither visually nor functionally.
The garden was fully exposed to the road, lacked relaxation areas, required high irrigation costs, and did not invite life — neither for adults nor for children.
The goal was not just to renovate the garden, but to create a comfortable, private, and aesthetically refined space where the family would once again want to spend time, host guests, and enjoy everyday living.
— the first words I heard from the homeowners.
The space around the house was not working — neither visually nor functionally.
The garden was fully exposed to the road, lacked relaxation areas, required high irrigation costs, and did not invite life — neither for adults nor for children.
The goal was not just to renovate the garden, but to create a comfortable, private, and aesthetically refined space where the family would once again want to spend time, host guests, and enjoy everyday living.
Initial Challenges
— Dried-out lawn around the pool, fully visible from the road
— Complete lack of privacy
— Open, empty space without focal points or atmosphere
— Chaotic and unstable planting
— Flooding during rains, causing dirt on the house façade
— No shade or designated relaxation areas
— No pool shower
— High irrigation costs
— No barbecue area with a functional work surface
— Dark, uninviting garden in the evening
— Pine needle drop, difficult to maintain on the lawn
— Complete lack of privacy
— Open, empty space without focal points or atmosphere
— Chaotic and unstable planting
— Flooding during rains, causing dirt on the house façade
— No shade or designated relaxation areas
— No pool shower
— High irrigation costs
— No barbecue area with a functional work surface
— Dark, uninviting garden in the evening
— Pine needle drop, difficult to maintain on the lawn
My Approach
I developed a comprehensive garden concept focused on:
— Privacy
— Low maintenance
— Functionality
— Comfort for the entire family
— Year-round aesthetics
— Privacy
— Low maintenance
— Functionality
— Comfort for the entire family
— Year-round aesthetics
What Was Implemented
— Installation of a new drainage system; water collection flashings added to the façade
— Selection and planting of drought-resistant ornamental species
— Gravel paving stabilized with polymer for easy cleaning of pine needles
— Creation of a tall hedge fully screening the plot from the road
— Solar-powered outdoor shower installed in the pool area — hot water year-round
— Construction of a summer kitchen with sink and worktop; service area separated with a pergola and container planting
— Fruit garden planted on the lower slope: lemons, plums, avocado, mango, and aromatic herbs
— Wooden decking near the house, pergola installation, electrical and lighting setup — creating a perfect space for relaxation and a home office
— High-quality artificial lawn installed — no irrigation or maintenance required
— 12V landscape lighting system — soft, energy-efficient, and атмосферic
— Selection and planting of drought-resistant ornamental species
— Gravel paving stabilized with polymer for easy cleaning of pine needles
— Creation of a tall hedge fully screening the plot from the road
— Solar-powered outdoor shower installed in the pool area — hot water year-round
— Construction of a summer kitchen with sink and worktop; service area separated with a pergola and container planting
— Fruit garden planted on the lower slope: lemons, plums, avocado, mango, and aromatic herbs
— Wooden decking near the house, pergola installation, electrical and lighting setup — creating a perfect space for relaxation and a home office
— High-quality artificial lawn installed — no irrigation or maintenance required
— 12V landscape lighting system — soft, energy-efficient, and атмосферic
Results (10 Months After Planting)
✔ Full privacy and a sense of protection
✔ Clearly zoned garden for relaxation, play, and entertaining
✔ Significant reduction in irrigation and maintenance costs
✔ Cozy atmosphere both day and evening
✔ A space used and enjoyed every day
The project was completed within a tight timeline — the homeowners were preparing for a family celebration with 70 guests, which they wanted to host in their new garden.
Today, this garden is the heart of the home.
✔ Clearly zoned garden for relaxation, play, and entertaining
✔ Significant reduction in irrigation and maintenance costs
✔ Cozy atmosphere both day and evening
✔ A space used and enjoyed every day
The project was completed within a tight timeline — the homeowners were preparing for a family celebration with 70 guests, which they wanted to host in their new garden.
Today, this garden is the heart of the home.
Client Feedback
"Before, we were embarrassed to invite guests and hardly used the garden.
Now we happily host family celebrations, welcome friends, and truly enjoy our space.
The garden turned out beautiful and very comfortable."
Now we happily host family celebrations, welcome friends, and truly enjoy our space.
The garden turned out beautiful and very comfortable."
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Svetlana Kolpak Sabirova (Shibanova)
Landscape Designer. Creating private gardens since 2005.
I live and work in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol, developing private garden projects for clients across Spain and internationally.
I live and work in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol, developing private garden projects for clients across Spain and internationally.
In my work, I combine artistic vision, a psychological understanding of space, and the technical mindset of an engineer. I am inspired by the moment when a space begins to transform.
When construction gives way to silence, greenery, and air.
When a garden gradually becomes a natural extension of the home and the life of the family.
I always begin with a personal visit to the site.
It is important for me to see the space, understand its scale, light, and terrain. To listen to the client. To understand how they live and what they expect from this place.
For me, a garden is a space of restoration and balance.
A place where the pace slows down and calm emerges.
A place where one truly wants to be.
I work with precision and method, combining aesthetics with technical calculation. When designing a garden, I also consider how it will evolve and develop over time.
When construction gives way to silence, greenery, and air.
When a garden gradually becomes a natural extension of the home and the life of the family.
I always begin with a personal visit to the site.
It is important for me to see the space, understand its scale, light, and terrain. To listen to the client. To understand how they live and what they expect from this place.
For me, a garden is a space of restoration and balance.
A place where the pace slows down and calm emerges.
A place where one truly wants to be.
I work with precision and method, combining aesthetics with technical calculation. When designing a garden, I also consider how it will evolve and develop over time.
Project Portfolio
From Moscow to the Costa del Sol, clients trust me to create the garden of their dreams.
I transform villas, residences, and terraces into vibrant and harmonious outdoor spaces designed for living and enjoyment.
I transform villas, residences, and terraces into vibrant and harmonious outdoor spaces designed for living and enjoyment.
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