Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2005
"Memories
of England" is a garden inspired by many of the gardens
Jim visited in England over the previous 18 months.
It works on the typical English back garden dimensions
you would find in London or even in a small English village
(rectangular in shape) with a paved terrace area and upper lawn.
The main feature of this garden is the plants. Using 8 well
known growers to grow the best range of English plants, Jim
planted a colourful garden that is typical of a well maintained
and manicured English garden. Feature plants include climbing
Roses, Clematis, Delphiniums, Foxgloves, Sage and Wall Flowers
to name a few.
The
central lawn area includes many flowering shrubs for full sun,
whilst the back area contains plants for dappled light
and shade. The trees reflect common garden trees found in many
English gardens.
The hard scape features a smashed London brick wall using Austral
Bricks London bricks. The wall details the structure of the
ruins of an adjoining building which is typical in old English
walls. This is also symbolic of the many "walled gardens"
found in England. A picket fence - constructed true to English technique - on the left
boundary is draped in flowering Clematis and climbing Roses. The focal point is a birch posted arbour draped with flowering Clematis.
A lower stone terrace in the foreground features English Millstone
flagstones and Millstone walling typical of old English gardens.
The pavers & wall blocks were specially shipped
in from England for this garden. Stepping up to the lawn area
is a Highland Slate wall and steps.
Bronze
features in the English magpie bird bath as well as the planter
boxes on the front terrace. English furniture from the Cotswold
collection finishes off this little piece of England .
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