Gloucestershire Farm

a sunken lawn is edged in stone, with two ornamental trees within. regular blocks of planting surround this space and create many pathways through the garden.

a collection of images bring the design to life, showing the style, colour and texture of the planting, as well as the bricks, timber and metal chosen for the hard landscaping. espaliered trees provide ornamental focal points against brick walls, and hedging breaks up the space.

the farm is nestled between the two newly defined spaces, with a formal garden to the south and west, and an informal family space to the north. the use of squares and rectangles to divide the space is repeated across the two gardens, tying them together. the design allows for a seemingly infinite number of routes through the garden along small pathways, meaning it can be viewed from a different perspective everyday.

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE FARM

Part of a working farm, it is important that this garden is low maintenance with a logical layout for entrances and pathways, whilst also providing a luxurious break from the everyday, with spaces for playing and entertaining.

Taking the fields of the surrounding countryside as inspiration, the garden is laid out in a patchwork pattern using clean lines.

The formal garden to the South features a sunken terrace and a games lawn, flanked by bold blocks of perennial planting and grasses that provide interest through the seasons.

To the north, an informal meadow with mown paths sits above a paved terrace that provides a more informal space for family time and outside dining.

Views from the house are carefully considered, and levels in the garden used to create scenes of layered planting and ornamental trees. Pleached Hornbeams on the boundary create a sense of containment, whilst allowing views of the rolling hills beyond.

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master layout plan