The owners of this garden were looking for an outdoor space to retreat from their busy work lives. They were keen to connect with nature and the landscape. We created this garden to blend in with the beautiful surroundings in this coastal East Lothian location. Gentle curved paths and borders look natural and reflect the sand dunes and bays beyond. Boulders and pebble paths have also been used link the garden to the landscape.
The owners were keen to minimise their environmental impact. To do this, we worked with the conditions that existed on site, which is effectively an extension of the beach. We carefully selected a plant palette, using plants that will thrive in these dry, sandy, coastal conditions without irrigation. We then planted into the sand, rather than importing large quantities of soil and irrigating intensively. The plants adapted to the harsh conditions,becoming drought tolerant and tougher. This made them less tasty to the resident hares and deer.
