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View to the house over the Dutch wall showing the edge of the parking area in the foreground (pea gravel surfacing and reclaimed sett edging).
Cottage garden, Nesfield, near Ilkley
The owners of this characterful listed property required the redesign of the existing garden which was dominated by the drive and parking area. In the new layout, a garden space was created near the house with a formal lawn and borders, enclosed by a Dutch wall to screen the parking area.
Soft harmonious planting inspired by Gertrude Jekyll: Fore: Iris pallida 'Variegata' and Lavandula 'Hidcote'/ Middle: Purple sage, Salvia officinalis 'Purpurea'/ Back: Geranium 'Johnson’s Blue' and early asters
The sundial set off by simple planting of variegated iris and an edging of lavender.
The Dutch wall was built to give a dry stone appearance and was planted with a mix of dianthus, thyme, thrift and aubretia.
The purple leaved Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' provides a contrast in foliage colour and compliments the purple flowering salvias.
The new perennial border in May, planted with cottage garden favourites – Delphineums, Salvias and Scabious.
A curved path runs along the western edge of the garden and is planted with perennials in the shelter of the wall. A sheltered seating area is provided off the main path.
Construction by Roger Tiffany: www.rogertiffany.co.uk
Planting by: Paul McLoughlin, Mobile: 07814 735060