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Outdoor Creations Private Residence in Betchworth Designer Acres Wild Suppliers B&S Natural Stone, Chelmer Valley Brick Co, Grasslands Turf Farm, London Stone, Palmstead Nurseries
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his scheme involved redeveloping a large garden following a major extension of the clients’ home. The new garden has been designed to better integrate with the house, provide more generous spaces for entertaining and better connect the house and terrace with the lawns and swimming pool. The original garden was truncated by a beech hedge, overgrown shrub borders and a massive Victorian greenhouse, the glazing and bricks of which were carefully dismantled and reclaimed for a smaller version to be incorporated into the new scheme. A potager-style kitchen garden was developed in a previously unused area of the garden. Reclaimed materials from the site have been incorporated where possible. Planting has been refreshed throughout the scheme and new areas have incorporated the clients’ love of Mediterranean plants, clipped box, lavender, alliums, scented roses and ornamental grasses, providing yearround interest.
Judges’ comments “Comprising the complete refurbishment of an extensive existing garden, this fantastic scheme has been executed with care, passion and thought. The changes in levels are seamless, the planting exceptional, and the detailing throughout is beautiful, including where reclaimed stone walling and paving has been used. The contractor worked closely with the client to introduce elements that help to make the garden work better for the entire family and the result is a garden where every aspect blends perfectly. This is, quite simply, a lovely scheme that reflects the excellent client/contractor relationship.” BALI National Landscape Awards 2017 21