Classic gardens are probably my favourite to design because I love naturalistic and romantic gardens, drawing inspiration from some of the most beautiful landscapes around us in this part of the north of England.
The garden illustrated on this page is a typical traditional garden with its formal layout and strong sense of symmetry to create a sense of order and structure to what had previously been a cluttered garden.
Traditional gardens are known for their mixed planting schemes with trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs used to provide a long season of interest. Here colour, texture and scent are important. In this planting scheme roses, paeonies and lavender were used plus hundreds of tulip and allium bulbs.
Plants were chosen to span the seasons. In this garden I used Tulips and alliums play a vital part in providing early colour in the garden.
Then I used early summer planting such as Roses, Irises and Geraniums and then Rudbeckias and Sedums for late summer and winter when their seed heads continue to provide structure.
Garden structures such as arbours, summerhouses, pergolas, and gazebos are important. In this garden we used an arbour to add vertical interest and a shaded seating area for quiet contemplation.
In other traditional gardens I have used single pergolas to create a pergola walk. This again provides structure to the garden as well as a vertical support to climbers. Often these pergola walks wind their way through the garden with paths lined with perennial planting adding to the charm and beauty of the garden.
Contact me today to see how I can transform your space into a classic garden using romantic and naturalistic planting schemes and architectural structures. Please get in touch for a free consultation either by calling 07775 611047 or email sam@fellsidegardendesign.co.uk or use the contact form.
A design for a traditional garden
Using colour, texture and scent for year round interest
The arbour creates a space for reflecting on the garden
Summerhouses a classic feature of the traditional garden
Pergolas add height and allow you to grow climbers.
Mix of trees, shrubs and perennials
Irises add a touch of romanticism to the garden
Deep borders and pergolas with climbers in a traditional garden
Climbing rose adds scent and softens the wall of the barn
Bulbs add interest in March when the perennials are still dormant
Alliums, achilleas and irises create a traditional garden for a modern house
A summerhouse creates a focal point in this small garden
A strong sense of symmetry in the garden
A simple summerhouse surrounded by lush planting
A romantic mix of roses and perennials in this small herbaceous border
