an organic garden
The main consideration for this garden was that it would follow organic principles – always tricky when ground elder has taken a hold. An already mature garden with plenty of open space and well maintained, meant that any design would be quite radical. However, structure was one of the requirements, so separating the garden into different spaces began. Other requirements were a wildlife pond, vegetable garden and some new fruit trees
Although there were already borders running through the garden, the usual suspects had taken over within them. The beds were also not quite in the right positions to create the vistas and avenues we wanted to enjoy from the house.
The new design featured axes clearly visible from the house; 1 running across and 3 from front to back. Trellis divided the garden from right to left and a rose arch bisected this part of the garden.
A wildlife area was created in a previously unused part of the garden and the pond was sited here. A millstone discovered in another part of the garden was used as a feature in the pond. This area was given further privacy from a new 1.8m brick wall. A south facing sunny retreat was created which also became home to a cordon trained nectarine.
A line of fruit trees was planted along a path leading to the old orchard. A knoll was created using the soil excavated from the pond construction. Wild flowers and grasses were planted here. Existing boundary borders were cleared of unwanted and overgrown planting, and replanted with a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
A large terrace was constructed adjacent to the back of the house. This incorporated a pergola and a space for entertaining.
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