Traditional Gardens
Traditional gardens tend to have a more relaxed feel with more curves and variations of plant colour
A garden journey
Designing a traditional garden that encourages the viewer to walk through the garden, stop and enjoy the vistas, scents and movement before exploring deeper, is always a joy. I like to ensure that not all of the garden can be seen at once and surprises are around a corner
Sunny borders
Sunny borders should feature plants that will cope with heat and possibly the drying effects of wind. Choosing plants with downy or strap-like leaves or oil rich leaves such the Mediterranean herbs, lavender, grasses will ensure their longevity
Shady corners
Planting for shade is traditionally considered to be problematic, however careful plant choice can result in a more restful area, away from the bright sun, with varied leaf colour and shape and flower colours that light up the area.
Ponds
Ponds come in many sizes and styles. Once a pond has been built it will initially be nitrogen rich and will turn green. The plants are chosen to include fully submerged oxygenators to bring the water back to clear as well as marginal, bog, and floating plants
Country gardens
Larger country gardens require planning for larger plants and areas of the garden. There can be a variety of 'garden rooms' with distinct styles. Borrowed landscape can also be a feature
Riverside gardens
The borrowed landscape provided by a river, canal or the sea, can dominate a garden. Planning is required to draw the eye back within a garden providing interest with shape and colour
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