Berkhamsted Garden Transformation
A thoughtful planting design creating year-round beauty, structure and seasonal interest.
Every Garden Has a Story
A successful garden begins with understanding how people want to live in and enjoy their outdoor space...
Before the transformation
The Finished Garden
The Design Process
Every successful garden begins with understanding how the owners want to enjoy their outdoor space.
For this project, the aim was to create a welcoming entrance and transform the rear garden into a series of beautifully connected planting spaces that would provide year-round interest while remaining easy to maintain.
The planting design focused on establishing strong structure with carefully positioned trees and shrubs before introducing layers of herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses and seasonal bulbs. This approach ensures the garden evolves naturally throughout the year, offering changing colour, texture and movement with every season.
An Amelanchier lamarckii forms the focal point of the planting scheme, underplanted with Verbena bonariensis, Knautia macedonica and Iris sibirica. These airy plants create subtle layers that draw the eye through the garden, making the space feel larger while adding depth and softness.
Towards the rear, the planting palette becomes quieter, using contrasting foliage in the shaded borders to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.