A country garden in Wiltshire
One of Mary Stevenson's previous clients had friends in Corsham, Wiltshire who wondered if Mary would design their garden too!
The prospect of designing a garden in a completely different geological area was something that Mary found inspiring.
The client's home was part of a converted stone barn with its three quarter acre garden mostly rising away to the north and western sides of the property.
Whilst very much a country garden, a stylish conservatory and summer house were soon to be added and would therefore be an integral part of the finished garden.
The Brief
- To create a whole garden in sympathy with both the property and its location
- Levels to be created beyond the conservatory
- The new Amdega conservatory needed to lead out into the garden
- Garden levels in the enclosed north facing garden, which also included a natural pond, needed addressing
- Consideration to be given to the clients' young grandchildren and pets who visit frequently!
- View over farmland to the northwest to be kept open
- The parking area and access from it to the house needed attention; sloping steps were dangerous
The Outcome
- Raised beds and steps of oak sleepers built with generous proportions have created an elegant setting for the conservatory
- The same materials have been used in the north facing pond garden to make an ordered setting. The garden works as an integrated whole
- The planting schemes reflect and enhance each area of the garden varying from open sunny raised terraces to deep woodland shade. The client's are delighted!
- The parking area was levelled with oak sleeper retaining walls from which a flight of oak sleeper steps descend. This works both visually and practically
Call Mary on 01892 667708 for a no-obligation chat
or email mary@msgd.co.uk.
