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About House On Stilts
A 1/3 acre garden surrounds a mid century modern wooden house on stilts looking out across the estuary to Llansteffan with Laugharne around the headland. The garden sits in a rural location surrounded by farmland and estuary. It is designed to sit quietly within this environment and be wildlife friendly, consisting of a mosaic of different habitats for biodiversity.
A large, clay lined pond to the rear is fed by a natural spring and rain water from the roof, as a result the water level fluctuates providing a dynamic environment that supports a variety of wildlife; including amphibians, mammals, invertebrates, bathing birds, a resident family of moorhen, a visiting kingfisher in summer and a water rail each winter.
A bog garden around the pond is planted with impressive Gunneras underplanted with ferns, marsh marigolds, primulas and flag irises in spring. These are followed by succession of perennials as the seasons unfold. All planting is selected for benefit to wildlife as well as its aesthetic values.
Mature trees, native hedging and a pocket woodland provide a shady area and a place for birds to breed, feed and shelter. Each area is thoughtfully planted with a balance of shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and wildflowers to blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and provide a succession of food source throughout the year for butterflies, bees, hoverflies, wasps and other pollinators and beneficial insects; also host plants are provided for caterpillars of butterflies & moths.
In contrast to this a drought tolerant garden to the front with silver foliage planting in sand & gravel, as fitting its coastal location, is topped with cockle shells paying homage to the local cockle picking industry.
The garden follows sustainable practice, is peat & chemical free with circularity is at its core; all waste material from the garden is recycled or repurposed on site in compost heaps, compost teas etc. Perennial and woody materials are left standing over winter, and when cut, are used to create log piles, dead hedges, and other decorative elements that serve as habitats.The garden is mulched heavily to retain moisture, and rainwater from the shed roof is collected in a large butt and dipping tank to establish new plants during dry spells. All hard landscaping is water-permeable: formal paths are laid with Welsh slate at the rear and local cockle shells in the front dry garden, while informal access paths are mulched with locally sourced bark and woodchip.
The garden slopes with steps to viewing platforms and seating is planned throughout the garden to provide opportunities to appreciate the planting, wildlife and enjoy a relaxing break.
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