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Project: The cottage garden
This large but relatively narrow, south facing garden lies in the heart of Shincliffe Village, a small village in County Durham. The owners wanted a country cottage style garden where they could relax and enjoy the secluded site. The existing garden had become overgrown and many of the “thuggish” original plants had crowded out others to give a space dominated by relatively few species.
Tackling the project over a number of seasons, the structural plants were sensitively pruned back, borders were reshaped and replanted, the patio re-laid and reshaped and the wall rebuilt and the steps moved. The changes now give a garden that flows more naturally and has become considerably more interesting and colourful.
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"Just a short note to let you know how much we appreciate the work you have put in so far. We have already seen the impact, of the new courtyard layout, far more useable and aesthetically pleasing, the reshaping and replanting of the borders (the next one to do!) and the introduction of new plants.
We very much look forward to our continuing relationship and seeing the evolution of our garden into a lasting testimony of your practicality, vision, knowledge and expertise."
Mr & Mrs L (Shincliffe Village, County Durham)
Mr & Mrs L (Shincliffe Village, County Durham)