Elegant structure with rich planting for seasonal interest
A semi-circle of generously underplanted trees creates an elegant visual division.
Rhythm and form
The repetition of ornamental trees and larger structural plants, such as tall grasses, creates a formal, balanced aesthetic. In contrast, broad swathes of perennials inject colour and evolve beautifully through the seasons.
Inviting you to stop and sit
I recommend extending the gravel area between the paving and the lawn to improve the flow between the two spaces. Positioning borders closer to the hard landscaping allows the planting to soften the transition. Selecting plants that retain their seed heads and structure throughout winter ensures the borders provide interest throughout the seasons.
Soften the transition between hard landscaping and the garden
An inviting garden path leading to an informal seating area
Vibrant colourful planting
By incorporating taller perennials and grasses, we can gently break the eyeline. Combined with sweeping curves, this approach creates a graceful sense of movement throughout the garden. Additionally, pyramid trellises provide excellent structural support for climbing plants and instantly add height to the space.
Inviting you to stop and sit
I recommend extending the gravel area around the fig tree to create a more inviting and functional space for a table and chairs. A comfortable spot to pause and relax will also encourage visitors to linger and explore more of the garden.
Winding paths weave through vibrantly planted borders
Timber obelisks support either — Clematis, Wisteria, or Lonicera
Extending the gravel allows space for a quiet seating area
A coastal, drought tolerant planting scheme, transforms the look and feel
Adapting the planting style to coastal, drought-tolerant species transforms atmosphere of the garden.
This design retains the same layout as before but adopts a coastal planting palette, completely transforming the garden’s look and feel. Cordylines, Kniphofia, and Agapanthus provide striking architectural form, while carefully placed boulders evoke the rugged character of the coastline. This planting style is particularly low-maintenance during the summer months, even in unusually hot years.
A garden of discovery
A climate-resilient garden designed to withstand increasingly hot, dry summers. This planting style sits naturally among gravel pathways, while the mild climate of North Devon allows a greater diversity of species to thrive.
A welcome rest
Replacing the trellis pyramids with ornamental trees will create a stronger visual barrier, introducing hidden pockets of the garden that reveal themselves as you move through the space.
Kniphofia & Agapanthus for vibrant summer colour
Gravel pathways naturaly wind through coastal planting
Boulders anchor the planting
Bold timber arches form a striking walkway, cloaked in fragrant, flowering climbers.
Bold timber archways draw the eye through layers of architectural planting.
Bold timber archways draw the eye through layers of architectural planting.
Strong lines of the arches contrast with the soft planting.
Introducing a striking new architectural element to the garden will draw the eye across the space and add a sense of drama. These 2.5-metre timber arches will support cascades of flowering climbers, creating a fragrant walkway that invites you to explore and discover different areas of the garden.
Leading you to a quiet corner
The timber arches guide you through the garden to a wooded zone of mixed ornamental trees in the top corner. These trees provide shelter for the rest of the garden while creating a peaceful, shaded retreat. A small bench offers a place to pause and rest beneath the dappled canopy, enjoying the spring flush of crocuses or the rich autumn colour of the foliage.
Bold structural grasses
Careful repetition of bold grasses creates a sense of continuity throughout the garden, while providing winter structure to the borders. Their movement in the breeze adds texture and life, softening the harder lines of the landscaping and linking different areas of the space.
Calamagrostis provide structure to herbacious borders
Timber arches provide strong visual form and wired support to climbers
Dappled shade in micro woodland, underplanted with seasonal bulbs
