Structural rhythms in the house are echoed in the path, which leads directly to the main garden area
A country garden with a bold, geometric design of strong curves and long vistas, softened by luxuriant planting with colour, texture and structural interest.
The path takes the eye to the distant views, but pauses at a small sheltered seating area
Sisyrinchium in the gravel and taller grasses beyond provide a visual link
Early summer – and the grasses are still providing excellent structure within a planting of varied texture and colour
Grasses at their best in late summer
The same planting in early September
The flowing lines of the planted areas run naturally into a newly-planted orchard with wildflowers, long grass and mown grass paths.
Repeated planting provides a rhythm along the meandering curves of the borders
Carefully orchestrated planting gives way to the informal areas beyond
The house in its setting