Garden in Progress 4

This handsome farmhouse sat in a long, narrow site devoid of any form of garden. A key objective was to maintain the view along the space to the rural setting beyond. This necessitated careful consideration of the elements to ensure that the composition remains balanced across the width as well as adding new layers of trees, hedging and planting to provide intimacy. Parking has been moved away from the house amidst a gravel garden. A flower garden will both greet visitors and anchor the house in its environment. Much of the garden will feature long grass with mown paths and an orchard, vegetable garden and pond are to be added. Low hedging throughout provides some contemporary definition and structure throughout winter.