About The Beeches, Haslemere
The garden was professionally designed 20 years ago and has matured and evolved. Initially it was prone to being eaten by deer but has been fenced for the last 5 years which has enabled plants and trees to fully establish.
Due to a high water table the garden and in particular the wood are prone to be wet for much of the winter, but Hydrangeas have thrived in these damp conditions and bring colour (predominantly white, blue, purple and pink) in July and August.
The original low Buxus hedging has been successfully replaced with Euonymus Green Spire. The 5 acre wood was cleared in part about 6 years ago, taking out about 150 self seeded trees and planting new (Cornus Kousa) which has provided a view from the terracing around the house.
Other additions in the last few years include a small kitchen garden and a pond.