Two Gardeners
By caliwag
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I mention in an earlier blog the desirability of considering the outdoor spaces and gardens at the same time as the house design.
Circulation and spatial thinking are very similar to the house layout. Making decisions about entrances and thresholds, capitalising on views and vistas, (to say nothing of orientation and overlooking/shadowing...See Survey blog) sitting places in morning and evening sun as well as dappling if you cannot stand direct sun! It's a good idea to list activities and needs just as you would for the home. In general the garden changes, both with the seasons and plant growth more quickly than the home.
I say this because I was recently alerted (via the excellent Garden Illustrated magazine) to two approaches to garden structure and use. Admittedly one is more urban, three dimensional and controlled than the other., but they are at opposite ends of a wide garden design spectrum, yet both gardeners impress and are not creating sculptural 'do not use' gardens.
It is interesting that there are hundreds of garden design and planting magazines out there, all by and large playing with the same palettes (a bit like Western music...How many variations with just 12 notes?) yet very few true house design books. Those that exist tend to veer into construction issues.
I am not posting images as there are quite a few websites on these two, but please take a look at Luciano Giubbilei and Beth Chatto. Luciano has a rigorously strict palette and Beth, as a delightful explorer of rare plants and ones for hostile environments, seem to employ everything available. Both have won Chelsea Flower Show prizes. Remember ABEBooks.co.uk for copious source material
Explore, plant and enjoy!
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