Country Garden, Farnham

Set on the edge of Farnham with far-reaching views across open fields, this wraparound garden had become overwhelmed by a handful of vigorous, overgrown plants.

Wraparound country garden on the edge of Farnham with views across open fields
Vigorous overgrown plants dominating the borders before the redesign
Far-reaching countryside outlook from the garden's open boundary

The brief was to restore structure, introduce a more cohesive planting scheme and create a garden that celebrated its beautiful setting.

The project began by clearing tired shrubs and invasive perennials before enriching the borders with four tonnes of organic compost, creating healthy soil for the new planting to thrive.

Cleared borders after tired shrubs and invasive perennials were removed
Beds enriched with organic compost ready for the new planting scheme
A garden reimagined through thoughtful planting - balancing calm, colourful borders with a bold celebration of the surrounding landscape.

Closer to the house, a soft palette of pinks, purples and whites combines salvias, hardy geraniums, Japanese anemones and penstemons, with Brunnera providing early spring interest. Three multi-stem Amelanchiers add blossom, light structure and increased privacy.

Soft palette of pinks, purples and whites in the borders beside the house
Salvias and hardy geraniums flowering together in the new planting scheme
Japanese anemones and penstemons adding height and late season colour
Multi-stem Amelanchiers giving light structure and added privacy near the house

Along the sunny rear boundary, a dramatic 14-metre hot border bursts with reds, oranges and yellows. Rudbeckias, heleniums, kniphofias and geums are woven through generous drifts of ornamental grasses, creating movement, texture and a vibrant display that glows in the evening light.

Hot border of reds, oranges and yellows woven through drifts of ornamental grasses