Clayburn

This prairie-style garden is nestled in a fold of moorlands south of Slemish Mountain. Taking advantage of the surrounding landscape, the mass planting of native trees and layers of colourful herbaceous plants add to the spectacular views from the site: the retained and extended dry stone walls helping to protect the planting in this location.

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Judith & Hugh Jackson
07539 712991

About Clayburn

Transplanted Canadians Judith and Hugh have accepted the challenges of gardening in clay soil and windy conditions by planting a prairie style garden in the “shadow of Slemish”. Grasses, Crocosmia, Astrantia and Cornus Alba are mass planted to form textural masses. The character of this easily maintained garden changes completely during the autumn and winter as the red twig dogwood contrast with the waving grasses and other seed heads. Stone walls contribute additional texture to this rural site with mature native tree plantings providing rustic walks and wildlife habitats.

Clayburn features

Autumn Colours
Countryside Views
Groups Welcome
Refreshments

Location details

Clayburn,
Ballymena,
County Antrim,
BT42 4RJ

Directions to Clayburn
From the A36 Ballymena to Larne Rd, ½m E of its junction with the B94, turn L onto Ballynulto Rd. The garden is 0.8m on the R.