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A large element of this design was to deal with the shady area underneath a large sycamore at the end of the garden. 3 concepts (below) were presented as possible solutions but a simple curving path with a staked post crossroad was chosen and plans drawn up to that effect.
3 concept plans to scale of the ideas for the garden design, hand drawn with notes and diagrams Coloured garden design plan of the shady garden with vignettes of the softwood pole crossroads and the rose swag seating area Looking towards the softwood post crossroad feature with path leading into the shady area under the tree
The simple softwood rounded posts act as a focal point and add visual interest, defining the paths and encouraging investigation.
View of garden looking back to the house from the softwood post crossroad feature with elder tree and groundcover evergreen shrubs lining the curving paths out View of garden looking back to the house across the winding shady walk path with shrubs and softwood post crossroad feature in midgorund
Planted with shade and dry tolerant shrubs and grasses this area which formerly was a problem has now become a reason to walk around the garden and expereience nature. Planting in strong groups with colour themes re-empahsise the deisgn and the path networks.
Shady garden black and white planting plan
A small semi-circular seating area defined by thick rope swags attached to softwood poles provides a seating opportunity. Woodland glade edge wild roses grow up the swags to provide summer fragrance and colour and 2 oval lawns are connected by a wildflower area divider.
View of garden looking back to the house across the winding shady walk path with shrubs and seating area in midgorund The softwood post crossroad feature with paths intersected and lined with evergreen shrubs





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