CAROLINE  DE LANE LEA  

Recently moved to the property, the client wanted to re-develop the garden to provide seasonal interest with colourful plants using traditional cottage garden favourites. Key to the scheme was to create a garden attractive to wildlife in particular birds. 

 

Keen to retain the open space provided by the lawn and the existing shed, the new scheme retained the Malus tree to provide height, structure and seasonal interest. New planting beds were created, the soil improved and the existing Malus given some shape through pruning. A planting plan and plant list was developed with a focus on plants that provided a long flowering season, a few key shrubs for structure, grasses for texture and movement and bulbs for early season interest. 

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Metal plant supports add height and provide practical climbing frames for Roses, Clematis and Peony. A shady planting scheme planted in bespoke planters has an emphasis on spring and early season interest and brings the planting closer to the property. The sunny border is planted with more free flowing plants provides a looser image with grasses and perennials particularly attractive to pollinators. 

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A beautiful ceramic bird bath doubles as a sculptural focal point from which birds also drink. Bird feeding stations and bird nest boxes have helped increase bird visitors to the garden in the short time the garden has been developed. 

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