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GARDENING
Creating Gardens Gentle curved paths and borders look natural

and reflect the sand dunes and bays beyond.

that resonate with their surroundings Boulders and pebble paths link the garden
to the landscape.

Gardens that enhance your lifestyle and protect our environment.

The residents of this rural steading moved The owners of this beach house were looking
to the East Lothian countryside to relax for an outdoor space to retreat from their
Rural Steading into retirement. They had more spare time Beach House hectic work lives and connect with nature
and the landscape. We created a garden to
and wanted to invest in a beautiful outdoor
space. Cars parked on the sea of gravel in blend in with the beautiful surroundings in
front of their house blocked the stunning this coastal location. Gentle curved paths
view from their house. and borders look natural and reflect the sand
dunes and bays beyond. Boulders and pebble
We reconfigured this space and planted a paths link the garden to the landscape.
hedge to divert the driveway. The couple
now sit out on their patio looking out over a They also wanted to minimise their
very soft and natural garden. This is filled with environmental impact. To achieve this, we
billowing planting that blends beautifully into worked with the existing conditions on site,
the landscape beyond. which is effectively an extension of the
beach. We carefully selected a plant palette,
They can dip their toes in a cool tranquil using plants that thrive in dry sand and salt
contemporary pool on a hot summer’s day. laden winds without irrigation. We planted
Or watch the stunning East Lothian sunsets into the sand, rather than importing large
reflected in it’s surface. Or raindrops rippling quantities of soil and irrigating intensively.
out when the heavens open. Wondering The plants adapted to the harsh conditions,
through a rustic wooden frame, the becoming drought tolerant and tougher.
grandchildren are running around on the lawn.
Do you have a beautiful home with large
Outside the back door, the owners now windows, but are frustrated at looking out
enjoy their morning coffee and bacon rolls on to an uninspiring outside space that you
in their new sunny, secluded kitchen garden. never use? Let’s meet to discuss your design
Here, they are surrounded by fragrant roses ideas for your garden and allow Blossoming
and herbs. There is space to grow fruit and Gardens Garden Design to transform the
vegetables in raised beds for a tasty supper. way you use your space.
They love being able to grab a handful of
fresh herbs to throw in the cooking pot. blossominggardens.co.uk

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