The Dry Garden

Our climate is changing so we need to plant for longer drier conditions.

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The restoration of a walled garden from neglected to loved

Garden path with potted plants and overgrown bushes and trees.
A garden path surrounded by lush green plants and colorful flowers on both sides, with a yellow flowering shrub and a brick wall in the background.

A garden for all seasons from early spring through to the first frosts of winter

A lush garden with a well-maintained green lawn and a vibrant flower bed on the left side, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage in the background.
A backyard garden with a well-maintained green lawn, flower beds with various colorful flowers, and lush trees in the background on an overcast day.
Snow-covered orange berries on a branch in a winter landscape.
A garden with a patch of light frost on the grass, various flowering plants and shrubs, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.

Making the most of a damp, shady space. Trees provide a natural structured frame. Creating and ‘‘in between” layer with ferns and other shade tolerant plants and finally showcasing the focal point - the magnificent hostas. 

Creating a pond of any size is a joy! It doesn’t take very long to be inhabited by wildlife. Pond plants add another layer of biodiversity and sustainability.

Bogbean
In the beginning a rather confused, odd shaped, neglected garden.
We now have a path !
Pond plants inhabiting different levels.
Extending the pond.
The much admired water lilies.