88 West Street

About 88 West Street

This small cottage garden was designed by the owners nine years ago. West facing with an old wall planted with evergreen and deciduous clematis, creating a wind barrier. The colourful central bed, surrounded by a brick path, has plants of various heights, encouraging you to walk around it . The planting consists of shrubs, roses and perennials, with repeat planting of penstemon and helenium. Obelisks with clematis and a beautiful Stipa Giagantea also add height The garden flowers from early spring until late in the year, which, with two small ‘pot’ ponds ensures that a variety of wildlife is attracted to it. Along one side of the house is a narrow gravel shade garden planted with ferns, camellias, climbing hydrangea and fatsia, there is a 4 metre well from which water is pumped into a very large ceramic pot, creating a water feature. The other side of the house is paved and has pots containing vegetables. Trees; Olive, Prunus Amanogawa and Sorbus Joseph Rock, provide height and spring and autumn colour. A small herb garden reflects the owners love of cooking. There are many small additions to add interest; a reclaimed wood robin, giant worm, Easter Head, iguana and a creative use of mirrors. Growing hops for the Deal Hop Farm. Many of the plants were brought from a previous garden and evoke many memories for the owner.