Planting
Much of the planting at Bay Tree Farm varies from softer hues like Nepeta“ Walker’ s Low” and Hydrangea“ Annabelle”, through to much richer colours. Examples of the latter include Hylotelephium“ Matrona”, Veronica spicata“ Rotfuchs”, Knautia macedonica and Astrantia“ Hadspen Blood”. Splashes of vibrancy are found in clumps of Rudbeckia fulgida“ Goldsturm” and Helenium“ Moerheim Beauty”.
Carpinus betulus hedging around the sunken patio area brings in a touch of formality while Stipa tenuissima helps soften the garden’ s straight edges.
The borders closest to the house are underplanted with Narcissus“ Thalia” and Allium“ Purple Sensation”. In this way, spring interest is increased in that part of the garden most readily seen from indoors at a time of year when biting winds still blow.
Ilex“ J. C. van Toll” lollipops and Buxus sempervirens balls add essential height and architectural elements. Carpinus betulus hedging around the sunken patio area brings in a touch of formality while Stipa tenuissima helps soften the garden’ s straight edges.
The movement of wind through the trees continues in the planting of Stipa gigantea in the lower beds. Like the soothing sounds from the water feature, the rustling grasses are an extra sensory element that render the sunken seating area a fantastic spot in which to unwind.
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