kExif II* z R Z ( 1 ( b 2 ; i Trebah Gardens, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall, England: Situated in a sheltered valley in the far south west of Cornwall, this garden has a mild and often frost free micro climate. Running down the valley is a delightful small stream that is superbly planted with candelabra Primula and Ajuga. It is bordered by rhododendrons, Dicksonia, Gunnera, Hydrangea and other moisture loving plants. In spring the stream is a really colourful spectacle.
Other water features in this garden include a koi pond and sizeable lakes at the bottom of the valley – great for reflections and particularly nice in late summer when the hydrangeas are out.
Trebah gardens are exceptionally well planted and maintained. They are one of my favourite gardens in the far south-west of the UK.
The use of water in English Gardens: Water has long played an important role many UK gardens. Some of the best English gardens have been built around natural water features, such as streams running down secluded valleys or tranquil pools in a rural setting.
Many of the grand English landscape gardens use water on a very large scale indeed, often creating artificial lakes that appear to be natural features of the landscape. Other gardens use water on a smaller scale with detailed, intimate planting around a brook or small pool. Even a small fountain or water feature adds a sense of movement to a garden.
However water is used in a garden, it adds another important element to garden design. Large flat reflective surfaces give a sense of peace and tranquillity. Moving water bring dynamism and sound – difficult to resist on a hot summer afternoon. Incorporating water into a garden also provides an ideal environment for a wide variety of moisture loving plants, many of which have architectural foliage and provide great structure too.
I hope the photos in this set will be of interest to anyone studying garden design or just seeking inspiration for using water in their own garden.
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