“I was really impressed with how Helen went about the brief for the design at the initial consultation. We talked about how I wanted to use my garden and the time I was prepared to spend working in it so that she got a great understanding of what would and wouldn’t work – I was just expecting to say I wanted something more interesting! I was delighted with the design that she came up with - it’s both simple and effective in adding shape and texture to my garden. Her planting plan was perfect too, so I now have interest all year round in the garden. It’s been a great journey!”

Michaela, Emmer Green, Reading.

quintessential charm

The garden designers’ brief:

The design brief was to create a fragrant rose garden with the light tinkling of a water feature - a treat for all the senses in this quintessentially English garden. The geometric, formal design sets off the soft planting of fragrant David Austen roses and clematis, under planted with lavender and Verbena bonariensis. From this water garden, new vistas open up, tempting you to explore the garden further.

• a fragrant rose garden with the light tinkling of a water feature. a treat for all the senses in this quintessentially english garden. The geometric, formal design sets off the soft planting and new vistas open up as you turn a corner, tempting you to explore further.

a place to unwind as you meander through the curved path of the yin yang garden
a place to relax, a place to admire
simplicity and charm
a scented journey as you stroll from the house to the pavilion
to create your own quintessential english garden please call Helen at essence garden design