Due to the hillside location of the detached house, terracing was necessary, which was solved in the garden with natural stone walls. This allowed the garden area to be optimally utilised. The renovated old building stands out beautifully amidst this elegant design with its bold colours.
Lush planting
The upper access path is lined with varied, flowery and colourful planting. The variety in the planting has been created through flowers as well as leaf colours and structures. The lower access path is accompanied by a lushly planted embankment that makes a great eye-catcher: red-leaved perennials, fragrant lavender, large-flowered hydrangeas, evergreen globes, complemented by impressive magnolias. This planting is a beautiful contrast to the exposed concrete wall in the lower area and runs like a red thread through the garden.
Family garden with play area
The first intermediate level is the family garden with a large lawn as a play area and a pergola. The staircase to the right of the house leading to the entrance is flanked by a small wall with attractive planting. There is also a small paved area with an island of trees — a tall ironwood tree. This shady spot is perfect for cooling off from the sun in the afternoon.
Further up, guests are welcomed by three planters made of an unusual material: Lead. Lead was often used in old English garden designs, but is rarely used in new designs. However, the material has a lot to offer, as it develops a beautiful patina.
Sandpit and kitchen garden in the backyard
On the other side of the house is a small backyard, which is bordered by ivy walls. The sandpit in the corner is also made of natural stone and surrounded by colourful plants. A small kitchen garden has also been created in this backyard for a harvest from your own garden.
Planting
Trees
- Parrotia persica (Parrotia, tall-stemmed)
- Magnolia (magnolia)
- Apple tree
Woody plants
- Abelia grandiflora (x) (Large-flowered Abelia)
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‚Bouquet Rose‘ & ‚Soeur Thérèse‘ (hydrangeas)
- Ilex crenata (Japanese holly, globe)
- Syringa meyeri ‚Palibin‘ (dwarf lilac)
- Rhododendron (Catawbiense group) ‚Germania‘
- Rhododendron (Japanese azalea) ‚Snow White‘
- Rhododendron (Williamsianum group) ‚Jackwill‘
- Ground cover rose ‚Swany‘
- Ligustrum vulgare ‚Atrovirens‘ (wintergreen privet, hedge)
Perennials and grasses
- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‚Hameln‘ and ‚Little Bunny‘ (feather bristle grass)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Dwarf Blue‘ (Lavender)
- Hosta ‚Invincible‘ (Funkia)
- Tiarella laciniata ‚Pink Bouquet‘ (foam flower)
- Vinca minor ‚Alba‘ (white periwinkle)
- Miscanthus sinensis ‚Silberfeder‘ (Chinese reed)
- Pennisetum orientale (Oriental lamp grass)
Miscellaneous
- Hedera helix (ivy)
- Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
- Mentha piperita (x) ‚Micham‘ (mint)
- Salvia officinalis (sage)
- Thymus vulgaris (thyme)
- Ribes ‚Jonkheer van Tets‘ (redcurrant)
- Narcissus ‚Erlicheer‘ (Daffodils)
- Tulipa ‚Black Hero‘ & ‚White Triumphator‘ (Tulips)
Materialisation
- Guber natural stone (walls, slabs, paving, steps, kerbs)
- Lead (planters)
