Before:
The garden was unused, somewhat overgrown and was dominated by a large conifer close to the
house. In addition, there were unsightly warehouses to the rear of the property
and a top priority for the client was to screen these. The client also
wanted a garden that was full of plants, with a secluded area to sit so they
could
enjoy the garden. The garden also needed to be in keeping with the property, a
Victorian cottage.
Design
Solution: A group of 3
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii were planted at the rear of the garden to draw
attention away from the warehouses. Climbers were also planted along the new
rear trellis which would in time grow up to help conceal the buildings. The
garden was divided up into ‘compartments’ using trellis panels, to create a
series of interlinked spaces – a dining area with pergola, a place to sit in the
sun, a compost area etc. Stone paths with brick and cobble insets created routes
around the garden and the garden was planted in a contemporary cottage style, mixing
traditional plants such as lavender, roses and geraniums with bamboos, fatsias
and grasses to give a lush feel.
