Light and dark
This garden design is characterised by the harmonious interplay between the existing garden elements and the new ones. It incorporates elements of Asian garden design. The garden can be divided into two parts: The front, bright and modern part adjoins the living room and, with its simple, linear design, matches the brightly furnished interior. Shaped shrubs provide additional structure to this no-frills part of the garden. The transition to the second, darker part of the garden is fluid, yet noticeable. The plain paving slabs are replaced by gravel and rustic paving, while the concrete edging merges into a low natural stone wall. The planting becomes more Asian, the light conditions change from sunny to shady.
Harmonious garden transformation
The garden pond, the overgrown rock face and the gallery at the back of the garden were already there. The client wanted a sunny terrace area and a harmonious transition from this to the enchanted part of the garden. The large trees of the neighbouring forest form the protective back wall of the garden, create a sense of security and contribute significantly to the ambience. The newly built wooden staircase on a steel structure leads up to the gallery on the pond side, from where the garden can be overlooked and the forest can be entered. Behind the staircase is an alcove, to which two steps made of rough stone blocks lead. The natural stone wall catches the lush greenery behind it and, together with the wooden floor, gives the alcove an ambience full of warmth and cosiness. The planting in the pots looks natural and almost like a small flower bed.
Structured view
Between the Japanese maple trees and funkias are peaceful green areas overgrown with moss, which skilfully set the scene for the solitary trees and the view behind them. Contrary to many garden designs, the view from this garden was not kept completely unobstructed. The spacing between the shrubs has made it possible to create selected viewing windows, resulting in exciting visual connections to the lake and the mountains.
Natural stone wall as a connecting element
The entrance to the house has also been remodelled, but is not directly connected to the garden. The natural stone wall, however, has been reinstated both in this area and in the darker part of the garden above. Special attention is paid to the imposing trumpet tree, which is emphasised by the rounded steps. The narrow recess in the natural stone wall also allows a view of the trunk from the other side, before you walk around the wall and can then marvel at the tree in all its splendour.
Planting
Trees
- Catalpa bignonioides (trumpet tree)
- Acer palmatum, various varieties (Japanese maple)
Shrubs
- Acer palmatum ‚Dissectum‘ (Japanese fan maple)
- Buxus sempervirens balls (box)
- Japanese azalea
Perennials
- Asarum europaeum (hazel root)
- Hebe buxifolia (box-leaved veronica)
- Hosta, various varieties (Funkia)
- Sagina subulata (star moss)
Climbing plant
- Hedera helix (ivy)
Bamboo
- Phyllostachys
Execution / Horticulture
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