The living pool in this family garden is a real highlight. The visual axes that have been created give the garden a spacious atmosphere that conveys peace and tranquillity to customers.
The initial situation before the remodelling & after the garden design
Before the remodelling, most of the garden was covered in grass. From the living room, there was a small covered area outside. Although this lent a certain spaciousness, the client’s wishes lay elsewhere. A hedge also served as a boundary to the rest of the neighbourhood.
Shady spot under the Japanese blue vine
When you leave the house, the Japanese blue vine automatically attracts attention. Contrary to what the name suggests, it blooms bright white in spring. Beneath it are two granite ashlars that are used as seating. The Living Pool can already be seen from there. The cascades of flowers blowing in the wind, combined with the splashing water on the other side of the garden, allow you to recharge your batteries.
Gravel was chosen as the floor covering to break up and demarcate this quiet zone. It creates a natural contrast to the neighbouring lawn and helps to create space.
A living pool that enchants the senses
At the heart of the garden is the impressive natural pool. The cubic water spout creates a pleasant background noise. The water feature blends seamlessly into the surroundings and is made of the same material as the paving slabs.
The crystal-clear water of the Living Pool is purified using a special technique without the addition of chlorine. This is much gentler on the skin and eyes than conventional cleaning. There is no noticeable difference from the outside: the refreshing water invites you to swim and glistens equally in the sun.
An oasis of peace under the treetops
A comfortable lounge is located slightly elevated on the wooden deck next to the living pool. It allows you to completely forget your surroundings and conveys a strong holiday feeling.
On one side of the wooden deck, there are trees that provide additional shade and privacy at the same time. Ferns grow out from underneath, which further softens the surroundings.
A sea of colour blooms in the family garden
A strip of plants next to the Living Pool breathes life into the family garden. Various sun-loving flowers begin to bloom in summer and provide small splashes of colour amidst the greenery. The columbine and the magnificent candle can also be found here.
These two sun-worshippers are joined by the midday flowers (Delosperma cooperi). At particularly sunny times, the perennial opens its flower baskets and transforms the side of the house into a pink carpet.
Warm hours by the fire
In addition to the living pool, the fire pit also attracts everyone’s attention. It is located on the gravelled area in another part of the garden. With suitable seating, evenings in autumn and winter can be made cosy and warm. The crackling and hissing of the burning wood creates a cosy ambience in the outdoor space.
This family garden has numerous highlights to offer, from the living pool to the diverse planting and the fire pit — there is something for everyone. Relaxation and tranquillity are possible here all year round.
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Execution
Planting the family garden
Planting list fireplace
- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‚Hameln‘ (lamp grass)
- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‚Little Bunny‘ (dwarf china reed)
- Lavandula ‚Richard Gray‘ (Lavender)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Munstead‘ (garden lavender)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Hidcote‘ (garden lavender)
- Ligustrum vulgare (common privet)
Planting list garden
- Morus alba ‚Macrophylla‘ (mulberry tree)
- Ligustrum vulgare ‚Atrovirens‘ (privet)
- Cotinus coggygria ‚Royal Purple‘ (wig shrub)
- Wisteria floribunda ‚Multijuga‘ (Japanese blue rain)
- Vinca minor ‚Alba‘ (small periwinkle)
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (ostrich fern)
- Yucca filamentosa (palm lily)
- Delosperma cooperi (Midday flower)
- Juniperus horizontalis ‚Wiltonii‘ (Scaly Juniper)
- Imperata cylindrica ‚Red Baron‘ (Japanese blood grass)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Hidcote‘ (garden lavender)
- Iris Barbata-Nana ‚Boule de Neige‘ (dwarf iris)
- Iris Barbata-Nana ‚Interpol‘ (dwarf iris)
- Aquilegia vulgaris ‚Black Barlow‘ (columbine)
- Lychnis flos-cuculi (Cuckoo flower)
- Anthericum ramosum (common grass leaf)
- Hydrangea arborescens ‚Annabelle‘ (Snowball Hydrangea)
- and much more.
2 comments
Which beautiful red-coloured shrub adorns the wall in front of the pool?
Hello Mr Körner
The shrub is the Acer palmatum (fan maple). You can find out more about this ornamental shrub here: http://www.gartengestaltung.ch/acer-japonicum.
Kind regards
Your PARC’S Team