Traditional Garden Across Bank
Traditional Garden Pond
Traditional Garden Seating Area
Traditional Garden View
Traditional Garden Lower Lawn
Traditional Garden Patio edge
Traditional Garden Patio Steps
Traditional Garden Patio
Traditional Garden Pergola and Pond
Traditional Garden Pergola
Traditional Garden Lower Lawn
The Garden ‘Pre-Transformation’
Traditional Country Garden Transformation
Our client's 17th Century oak-framed house nestled amidst the picturesque Kent countryside lacked a garden that reflected its natural beauty. Seeking to enhance their outdoor space, they turned to Haywood Landscapes to create a traditional country garden that harmonised with its rustic surroundings.
Garden Elements:
- Soft planting scheme
- Wildflower and mixed native hedging
- Ornamental lawn
- Patio and pergola
- Water features and cascade
The Challenge Ahead
The existing garden was a plain expanse of lawn, lacking personality and features, overlooking Kent's blackcurrant fields. The homeowners desired a transformation that captured the essence of the rural landscape while providing secluded areas for relaxation and entertainment.
Garden Design Brief
The clients envisioned hidden garden spaces, a natural pond with a water cascade, and seating areas infused with year-round colour and texture. Emphasising a natural and traditional palette, they sought a design that complemented the local vernacular and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding farmland.
Haywood Landscape’s Approach
Understanding The Vision
Through thorough discussions, we captured the client's vision, emphasising secluded garden areas and integrating natural elements to reflect the rural landscape character.
Listening, Interpreting, and Translating
Careful consideration was given to material selection and design elements, ensuring they aligned with the client's brief and budget while respecting the landscape's natural beauty.
Soft and Informal Planting
Palette distinct garden areas were created, featuring a variety of plants chosen for their colour, form, and texture. From wildflower meadows to waterside plantings, every detail was crafted to draw the eye and enhance the garden's natural charm.
The Results
The transformed garden surpassed expectations, offering a serene retreat that seamlessly blended with its countryside surroundings. From the tranquil pond to the softly terraced landscape, every aspect of the design reflected the client's vision and delighted both homeowners and passersby alike.
Comments From Co-Founder of Haywood Landscapes, Andy Wiggins
“This was quite a challenging project, dealing with everything the English weather could throw at us over three months or so, but so rewarding for myself and the team on-site to have created such an idyllic space that sits so well in its rural surroundings”.
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