Wednesday 7 June 2017

Mousehole Contemporary Courtyard

The planting is now complete in the Mousehole garden (see previous blog post for 'before' photos).  The clients needed low maintenance planting, which had to have a contemporary feel to match the style of the landscaping.  Palms, Agapanthus and Astelia are some of the plants used.

 
 
Trachycarpus and Agapanthus add interest to the vintage tubs by the door.
 
 
Raised beds divide the long garden into different 'rooms'.
 

 
Astelias fill the contemporary square planters.
 
 
A low dilapidated wall has been rebuilt to divide the lawn from the rest of the garden, and wide enough to act as a seat.  A border for Echiums and palms is sheltered by the wall.

 
A slate path has a dual purpose, acting as an access path to the bottom of the garden
and as a French drain for the rainwater run off from the neighbours unguttered old barn.

 
This courtyard is an amazingly sunny hot spot right in the heart of the village, so the plants should thrive.   It almost looks Mediterranean!

 

 


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