Peter Ward Garden Design

The planting is predominately evergreen, as a part of the low maintenance design of the garden. The standard shaped bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) and Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) situated in modern, square Aluzinc planters provide structure all year round. Shrubs and perennials make up most of the planting, although evergreen they all
provide interest be it flowers or fruit at some point in the year, so there is always something happening.

The three multi-stem trees are deciduous, and have been included as a balance to the large amount of evergreen planting. They require no maintenance after the first year, and will repay the client with masses of scented, snowdrop like flowers in spring. As multi stems they provide the opportunity for underplanting, and help make better use of the space.

The two climbers on the eastern wall are there to provide some summer interest,
C.montana is vigorous and flowers white/pink in summer followed quickly by the dark purple/blue flowers of C.H.F.Young.