This garden is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by open moorland and fields. It needed to feel like a garden, full of colourful planting.
Large terraces built by Robin Weldon, had been built using local stone as part of the house extension. The long borders are a mix of flowering perennials, grasses and Yew (Taxus baccata) topiary and evergreens. Having the beds at different heights makes for a dramatic planting scheme that compliments the beautiful stonework.
Areas of lawn were reduced near the house and replaced with large planting beds. A circular seating area with climbers on swags and a simple reclaimed water trough, makes the perfect focal point at the top of the garden. New multi stemmed trees surround this, which in time will grow out to form a cosy nook that has outstanding views across Dartmoor.
New Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge planting will be going in over winter to create a garden boundary without disturbing any views. This will help to make the space feel like a garden and further protect the planting. The key to planting on Dartmoor is choosing species that will be both resilient to the harsh weather and still deliver a flower filled display.
