This detached Georgian cottage is situated in a village location close to York University. The garden which was predominantly laid to grass both front and back satisfied neither the practical of horticultural requirements of my client therefore designs were developed to address both these issues.
A formal concept was developed for the front garden in keeping with the design, age of the cottage and existing planting which my clients wished to keep. Four geomantic borders are connected with paths of York stone and gravel dividing the space with a focus on the front entrance. The garden is terraced to level the area and allow space for additional parking. Planting of box, new English shrub and standard roses under planted with a dwarf Nepeta complements the formal layout whilst the boundary borders have a more informal feel with a mixed shrub and perennial planting.
In the rear garden a terraced layout of low brick walls to match the house is introduced, taking out the existing grass slope and creating a number of different areas within the space. This strong ground plan holds the eye within the garden, creating maximum planting space and a sense of enclosure. The extended York stone terrace provides a well proportioned space for outside dining and an additional seating area to catch the sun, located within the terraced design. A rose covered ornamental gazebo under planted with lavender adds height and additional interest within the space as does a small water feature. Pots planted for seasonal interest soften the terrace and the boundary borders are planted with a mixture of perennials, grasses and shrubs to soften the walls.
