{"id":659,"date":"2026-01-14T10:09:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=659"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:46:50","slug":"acer-garden-marlene-lento","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/acer-garden-marlene-lento\/","title":{"rendered":"World-class Acer garden\u00a0in Kent\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"case-study-details wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"case-study-details__inner\">\n        <div class=\"case-study-details__header\">\n                            <h2 id=\"world-class-acer-garden-in-kent\" class=\"case-study-details__heading\">World-class Acer garden\u00a0in Kent<\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <table class=\"case-study-details__details\">\n                <colgroup>\n                    <col class=\"case-study-details__header-col\"\/>\n                    <col \/>\n                <\/colgroup>\n\n                <tbody>\n                                        <tr>\n                        <th>\n                            Location                        <\/th>\n                        <td>\n                            Otford, near Sevenoaks, Kent\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                                        <tr>\n                        <th>\n                            Designer                        <\/th>\n                        <td>\n                            Marlene Lento\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                                    <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by garden designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlenelento.com\/\">Marlene Lento<\/a>, this spectacular sloping plot in Otford near Sevenoaks has been transformed into a world-class Acer garden and outdoor entertaining space. Once a steep expanse of lawn, it is now a series of circular terraces with Millboard decking at their heart, framed by Japanese Acers,&nbsp;Niwaki&nbsp;trees and panoramic views back to the contemporary family home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"World-class acer garden in Kent\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-768x512.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-13-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>The clients wanted something&nbsp;very special&nbsp;for their Kent garden, which wraps around their modern house and looks out over the surrounding countryside. They asked for a design that would feel calm and contemplative for everyday use yet also work as an impressive space for&nbsp;social gatherings. Their dream was to create a showcase Acer garden, inspired by Japanese landscapes, with generous seating and a clear connection to the house below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Site and challenges&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The garden is set on a pronounced slope behind the property. While the elevated position offers exceptional views, it also made the space difficult to use. Before the redesign, the area was mostly open grass, exposed in summer and slippery in wet weather. Any new structure would have to sit securely into the hillside and provide safe access between levels, while&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;in keeping with the clean lines of the house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design concept&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlenelento.com\/\">Marlene Lento Design Studio<\/a> responded with a bold yet refined concept that blends contemporary garden design with subtle references to traditional Japanese gardens. The steep lawn was carved into two circular terraces, each formed in Millboard decking in the Enhanced Grain finish in Antique Oak. These platforms step down the slope and are edged with log rolls, a quiet nod to classic Japanese garden detailing that helps the new structure feel anchored in the landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creating an immersive backdrop&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a sense of enclosure and a calm, green backdrop for the Acer garden, the team first installed mature Yew hedging and Cedar venetian screening. These structural elements frame the new terraces, provide privacy without feeling heavy, and emphasise the long views over the Kent countryside. Against this evergreen structure, the colours and textures of the planting and the character of the Millboard decking stand out all year round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"millboard decking as the centrepiece\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 2;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"70\" data-image-orientation=\"portrait\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 9;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" data-main-image-src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-10-1-2000x2500.jpg\" aria-label=\"Thumbnail image for: &quot;Enhanced Grain&quot;\" 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819w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-10-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-10-1-2000x2500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-10-1-1260x1575.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-10-1-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div 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            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-12-768x513.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-12-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-12-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-12-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, 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The Antique Oak Enhanced Grain finish offers the natural character of&nbsp;refined&nbsp;timber&nbsp;grain&nbsp;with the reassurance of a wood free composite surface that will not rot,&nbsp;warp&nbsp;or splinter.&nbsp;On this sloping site, often slick with rain and morning dew, the exceptional slip resistance of Millboard decking gives the clients confidence to use the space all year round.&nbsp;The boards also&nbsp;provide&nbsp;exceptional resistance&nbsp;to fading, so the warm oak tones will continue to complement the surrounding planting and the architecture of the house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because <a href=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/composite-decking-collections\/\">Millboard decking<\/a> can be precisely cut and formed, the circular decks sit neatly into the hillside, creating clean lines without complicated detailing. The material has also been used for built in features, including steps and edges, helping the\u00a0different levels\u00a0read as one coherent space that is easy to move around and simple to look after.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"planting a world-class acer collection\"  style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-768x512.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-16-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__caption is-style-typestyle-small is-style-typestyle-meta\">\n                    <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-main\">\n                        Enhanced Grain                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"gallery__card__caption-secondary\">\n                            Antique Oak                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n        \n            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-planting-a-world-class-acer-collection-nbsp\"><strong>Planting a world-class Acer collection<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Planting plays the leading role in this garden. A carefully curated collection of Japanese Acers in a spectrum of colours brings seasonal drama and delicate texture to the terraces. These are layered with larger specimen&nbsp;Niwaki&nbsp;trees to give height and structure, including a sculptural&nbsp;Niwaki&nbsp;pine and a magnificent ancient Olive tree. To achieve the instant maturity the clients desired, several of these trees were too large to bring through the property and had to be airlifted into the garden by helicopter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helicopter tree installation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in partnership with specialist nursery Architectural Plants, Marlene\u2019s team planned a complex operation to bring the largest specimens safely into the sloping garden. Permissions were secured, the trees were stored briefly in a neighbouring field, and each&nbsp;rootball&nbsp;was wrapped and strapped before being lifted into place. The pilot positioned each tree accurately into pre prepared planting pits beside the Millboard decking terraces, ensuring they were planted quickly and safely with minimal disruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"a space designed for entertaining\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 2;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"30\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 5;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" data-main-image-src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Marlene-Lento-Design-Studio-Sevenoaks-Otford-8.jpg\" aria-label=\"Thumbnail image for: &quot;Enhanced Grain&quot;\" 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The upper level is&nbsp;furnished with&nbsp;fully upholstered outdoor sofas and bespoke cushions, grouped around a sculptural fire bowl that becomes a natural focal point on cooler evenings. A large cantilever patio heater and layers of decorative garden lighting mean the space can be enjoyed long after sunset, with the Millboard decking providing a stable, comfortable underfoot surface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower terrace doubles as an outdoor dancefloor when the clients host&nbsp;social gatherings, with guests moving easily between the&nbsp;different levels. The circular shape of the decks encourages people to gather, while the surrounding planting gives a sense of intimacy even in&nbsp;a relatively open&nbsp;hillside setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-designer-s-view-nbsp\"><strong>Designer\u2019s view<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMillboard&nbsp;decking and cladding have&nbsp;been an indispensable asset in bringing my vision to life across multiple projects, and this Acer garden design is no exception. Their remarkable realism, durability and versatility have consistently exceeded my expectations. From Millboard decking to&nbsp;built&nbsp;in seating, the materials integrate effortlessly into the landscape, enhancing both the aesthetics and the functionality. I have come to rely on their quality and performance, and they have never failed to deliver. Working with Millboard products has been a pleasure, and I look forward to incorporating them into many more future designs,\u201d says Marlene Lento of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlenelento.com\/\">Marlene Lento Design Studio.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-a-lasting-result-nbsp\"><strong>A lasting result<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finished garden brings together careful engineering, detailed planting design and the performance of Millboard decking to create a unique Acer garden in Kent. What was once a difficult slope is now a series of welcoming outdoor&nbsp;rooms,&nbsp;all connected visually to the architecture of the house and the countryside beyond. The space feels tranquil for everyday use, yet has the presence and practicality&nbsp;required&nbsp;for entertaining family and friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cards-automatic cards wp-block animate alignfull alignwide has-background has-brand-2-background-color\">\n    <div class=\"cards__inner\" style=\"--cards--best-column-fit: 3;\">\n        \n        <div class=\"cards__items\">\n                            <div data-type=\"case-study\" class=\"media-object g-card animate-element\" data-media=\"image\" data-link=\"true\" data-media-type=\"image\" data-media-position=\"before\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n    <div class=\"media-object__inner\">\n                <div class=\"media-object__media img-fit \">\n\n                                                            <div class=\"media-object__media--hover-effect\">\n                            <span class=\"media-object__media--hover-effect__top\">\n                                View                            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src=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Hazeltine-National-Gold-Course_Outlive_USA_Coppered-Oak_61-768x512.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Hazeltine-National-Gold-Course_Outlive_USA_Coppered-Oak_61-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Hazeltine-National-Gold-Course_Outlive_USA_Coppered-Oak_61-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Hazeltine-National-Gold-Course_Outlive_USA_Coppered-Oak_61-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Hazeltine-National-Gold-Course_Outlive_USA_Coppered-Oak_61-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, 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