A simple wooden bridge crosses the reed bed to the new seating areas beyond
The new brick path gives a welcome feel to the garden from the house above
Accents of colour from broom, copper beech and Japanese maples coordinate well with the green woodland feel
An attractive seating area surrounded by textural planting
Orange geum and red hot pokers add zing to this sunny spot
Brick steps blend into the slope so the planting is the focus
A line of box edges the grass bowl surrounding the reed bed
Before the planting has established the levels and curves can be appreciated
The garden has been cleared and the new seating areas and path added
Key shrubs and trees were left for structure when we cleared the garden
The reed bed can be seen merging into the grassy surroundings. The desire line path has no definition
The grass expanse before the work
This sloping eco garden with a reed bed filtration system has been changed from an overgrown space with some nice but hidden planting to a more manageable garden still bursting with wildlife but with added colour, texture and form.
Two new paved areas and a route across the reed bed have opened up this wooded garden and when viewed from the house above has a rhythm and purpose.
Building on the existing palette of autumnal toned plants has made this a truly wonderful garden to be in and enjoy viewing.
