PROJECT
GRADE II LISTEDA family garden must be versatile - a space for adults to relax in and entertain, as well as for children to play and explore. The original rear garden of the property lacked diversity in planting and felt disconnected from the house, creating a barrier to the owners use of an exisiting summer house. By more clearly defining the elements in the garden after discussing the clients needs, the flow of the space has been vastly improved.
As a Grade II listed property (sited also in a conservation area), listed building consent was gained for the construction of new boundary treatments and a bespoke oak pergola. Access to the property was extremely limited, meaning work was phased to limit disruption and where possible, exisiting hard landscaping materials where recycled.
By applying a simple palette of reclaimed brick, corten steel and limestone paving, the overall structure has been now harmonised. Additional planting areas near the house connects the exterior to the main property, with a variety of tall grasses and roses sited to give depth to the boundaries (alongside a mix of evergreen shrubs and ferns), while the re-shaping of exisiting beech trees and the addition of a multi-stem Amelanchier Lamarckii increases the feeling of privacy. Perennials such as Perovskia, Geranium, Allium and Echinacea create a range of planting heights and textures even in narrow borders; a pallette of purple, pink and blue spreads through the garden, with splashses of dark ruby Poppies and Peonies contrasted by light orange Geums that catch the eye.