Timeless elegance, refined living
Gardens & Grounds
Where Nature and Design Intertwine
A Garden Philosophy
Our gardens are where English cottage charm meets thoughtful formal design. Here, nature is both nurtured and celebrated—roses climb ancient stone walls, vegetables grow in orderly raised beds, and wildflower meadows sway in the breeze beyond the formal parterre.
This is gardening as art and practice combined. Each season brings its own palette of colors and textures: spring bulbs giving way to summer's abundance, autumn's rich harvests, and winter's structural beauty. The garden is never truly dormant—it evolves, rests, and renews.
"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature."— Alfred Austin
We believe in creating outdoor rooms—spaces with distinct purposes and moods. The formal garden invites contemplation with its symmetry and structure. The kitchen garden feeds both body and soul. The cutting garden provides flowers for every room in the house. And the meadow reminds us that sometimes the most beautiful gardens are the ones we design in partnership with nature.
This connection between indoor and outdoor living is essential. French doors open from the library onto the terrace. The kitchen overlooks the herb garden. Breakfast is taken in the conservatory, surrounded by potted citrus. The garden isn't separate from the home—it's an extension of it, a living, breathing part of daily life.
Garden Spaces
Each area of our gardens serves a distinct purpose while contributing to the harmonious whole.
The Formal Garden
Symmetrical beauty and classical design
- ✦Symmetrical boxwood-edged beds arranged in traditional parterre
- ✦Stone pathways of weathered York stone
- ✦Classical urns planted with seasonal displays
- ✦Central fountain or sundial as focal point
- ✦Clipped topiary spheres and cones
- ✦Lavender borders for fragrance and color
The Kitchen Garden
Where beauty meets bounty
- ✦Raised beds of cedar or weathered oak
- ✦Heirloom vegetables in organized rows
- ✦Herb spiral near the kitchen door
- ✦Espalier fruit trees along south-facing walls
- ✦Companion planting for natural pest control
- ✦Gravel paths lined with alpine strawberries
The Cutting Garden
Flowers for every room
- ✦Long rows of dahlias in jewel tones
- ✦David Austin roses in soft pastels
- ✦Zinnias, cosmos, and sweet peas
- ✦Peonies for late spring abundance
- ✦Gladioli and delphiniums for height
- ✦Garden shed for tools and flower arranging
The Orchard & Meadow
Natural romance and wild beauty
- ✦Heritage apple varieties on semi-dwarf rootstock
- ✦Wildflower meadow with native species
- ✦Stone walls covered in climbing roses
- ✦Wooden beehives for pollination
- ✦Mown paths through long grass
- ✦Old wheelbarrow planted with flowers
Garden Structures
Practical beauty and shelter
- ✦Victorian-style greenhouse with white-painted frames
- ✦Potting shed with salvaged windows and copper sink
- ✦Teak benches positioned for morning sun
- ✦Arbor covered in climbing 'New Dawn' roses
- ✦Pergola draped with wisteria
- ✦Cold frames for season extension
Through the Seasons
Our gardens transform throughout the year, each season bringing its own particular magic and beauty.
Spring
Awakening and renewal
- •Daffodils and tulips in abundance
- •Cherry blossoms on espaliered trees
- •Emerging perennials
- •Fresh green growth
Summer
Peak bloom and abundance
- •Roses in full glory
- •Lavender fields buzzing with bees
- •Cutting garden overflowing
- •Outdoor dining under pergola
Autumn
Harvest and changing light
- •Dahlias in jewel tones
- •Apple harvest from orchard
- •Turning leaves on ornamental trees
- •Late-blooming asters and sedums
Winter
Structure and quiet beauty
- •Evergreen framework visible
- •Frost on seedheads left for birds
- •Hellebores blooming in shade
- •Greenhouse full of winter greens
Garden Style Guide
The elements that define our garden aesthetic—a blend of English cottage charm and classical formal design.
Materials
- ✦Weathered York stone for pathways
- ✦Reclaimed brick for raised beds
- ✦Cedar and oak for structures
- ✦Iron fencing and arbors
- ✦Copper accents on tools and details
Color Palette
- ✦Every shade of green imaginable
- ✦Soft pastels: blush pink, lavender, butter yellow
- ✦Deep jewel tones: burgundy, plum, sapphire
- ✦Creamy whites and ivory
- ✦Natural stone grays and tans
Signature Plants
- ✦David Austin and heirloom roses
- ✦English lavender borders
- ✦Boxwood for structure and edging
- ✦Hydrangeas for summer drama
- ✦Climbing clematis and honeysuckle
Garden Accessories
- ✦Aged terracotta pots of all sizes
- ✦Vintage garden tools with wooden handles
- ✦Wicker trugs and harvest baskets
- ✦Classical stone urns and statuary
- ✦Copper watering cans
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."— Audrey Hepburn
Garden Essentials
Thoughtfully chosen pieces to enhance your home