The Design

The main aims were to create a useable lawn within a low-maintenance wildlife-rich garden, and to improve the access.

The lawn is now more level, and manageable. It will be edged with dwarf box to add definition. A loose combination of herbs and shrubs retain the country feel, ensuring it sits well with the adjoining fields.

The steep slope has been converted to a wild flower meadow. I've sown or planted over 20 native species including wild marjoram and wild carrot, birdsfoot trefoil and common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii).

Steps before

Steps After

Up to the Meadow

S3i plant Support

I installed unobtrusive plant supports in the form of the S3i stainless steel 'Green Wall' system on the front of this prestigious limestone barn conversion.

There's a "Green Roof" on the shed now, too!