A new farmhouse in an open area of primarily arable landscape called for sensitive but brave design.
This project involving design and landscaping during 2003/4 was a total transformation, on a difficult open site of essentially chalky clay.
The design evolved to create new spaces within the garden, offering some shelter and a sense of enclosure, whilst acknowledging the open views and offering a sense of space within. This resulted in the creation of a large ‘natural’ pond, new tree and hedge planting, a circular garden enclosed with a stilt Lime tree hedge, a herbaceous border within, and ‘house borders’ with practical paths linking various elements of the garden and the house.
Andrew draws on over 35 years in professional horticulture and has been professionally designing gardens for over 30 years.