Traditional Country Garden in Lewes,
East Sussex
This tranquil traditional country garden in Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, blends traditional materials, including oak raised beds, low stone-capped walls, wide traditional garden steps, and a Japanese bridge over a gently flowing to create a beautiful traditional country garden.
timeless elegance
The design blends traditional elegance with modern materials, including Florence Beige porcelain paving, which creates a soft feel to the large open patio. The oak and natural stone steps complement the traditional style and elements with a traditional country garden planting scheme that uses hydrangeas, verbena, and agapanthus.
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elegant traditional country garden outdoor living
Our traditional country garden in Lewes, East Sussex, was designed by our Design Director, Elisa Montalti, and completed in early 2024. The garden was developed in three different phases, which included the main patio, a vegetable garden, and a stunning Japanese Bridge.
The main patio includes a recessed large floating sun umbrella and a large teak table, with enough space for twelve guests. The traditional country garden style is reflected throughout the garden, which includes the oak-raised vegetable garden, which was phase two of the garden installation.
For our traditional country garden, we chose Florence Beige porcelain paving for the main patio. Reconstituted stone was used for the central steps leading down to the lawn and for the capping on the low brick wall that spans the entire width of the patio. Additionally, we incorporated oak for the raised beds in front of the patio, creating a gentle planting area for the garden.
traditional materials
We installed two raised herb beds made from softwood, filled with a topsoil mixture that allowed abundant mixed herbs. The raised beds add a layered effect to a garden, which adds height and structure in flat spaces. Adding height to a garden is invaluable and enhances its appeal by creating visual interest and depth. This layering effect can highlight different plants and flowers, creating a more dynamic and engaging environment.
raised herb beds
A traditional country garden requires traditional materials, and oak and stone are the perfect partners for this landscaping project. The key materials are porcelain and oak brick. When combined, these materials complement one another and elevate the garden space. Each has its own unique character, which creates the charm, style, and feel of a traditional country garden.
oak beds with stone steps
We installed two raised herb beds made from softwood, filled with a topsoil mixture that allowed abundant mixed herbs. The raised beds add a layered effect to a garden, which adds height and structure in flat spaces. Adding height to a garden is invaluable and enhances its appeal by creating visual interest and depth. This layering effect can highlight different plants and flowers, creating a more dynamic and engaging environment.
raised herb beds
A traditional country garden requires traditional materials, and oak and stone are the perfect partners for this landscaping project. The key materials are porcelain and oak brick. When combined, these materials complement one another and elevate the garden space. Each has its own unique character, which creates the charm, style, and feel of a traditional country garden.
oak and stone
For our traditional country garden, we chose Florence Beige porcelain paving for the main patio. Reconstituted stone was used for the central steps leading down to the lawn and for the capping on the low brick wall that spans the entire width of the patio. Additionally, we incorporated oak for the raised beds in front of the patio, creating a gentle planting area for the garden.
traditional materials
traditional country garden planting scheme
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Limelight'
Hydrangea Paniculata 'Limelight' is a deciduous shrub known for its large, conical flower clusters, which start a creamy white and gradually turn to lime green before maturing to a rosy pink later in the autumn. With its upright habit, 'Limelight' typically flowers from mid-summer and is a stunning specimen shrub suitable for most gardens and soil types.
Achillea Moonshine (Yarrow)
Achillea, known as yarrow, is a perennial plant with feathery, fern-like leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like flowers. Achillea typically has shades of white, yellow, orange and pink hues. Historically, Achillea has been valued for its medicinal properties, particularly for treating wounds and various ailments.
Verbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop'
Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful and versatile herbaceous plant that will add colour from June to November. Its delicate purple flowers and long, graceful stems make it an excellent choice for borders and beds. They will attract butterflies and bees to your garden.
Agapanthus ‘Blue Magic’
Agapanthus 'Blue Magic' is a striking perennial known for its vibrant, deep blue flowers that create stunning displays in mid-summer and continue through to late summer, attracting pollinators and adding colour to gardens. With its long, arching leaves and compact growth habit, 'Blue Magic' is perfect for borders, planters and pots.
Lewes, East Sussex Project Details
Style & Brief
Traditional garden design in a country setting with soft tones and traditional landscaping materials. Porcelain tiles for the patio, natural oak, country-style planting, and large garden steps.
Our Partners
London Stone for Florence Beige Porcelain Paving. Harrod Horticulture for the herbs beds, Chilstone Stone for the wall and steps, and Provender Nurseries for the planting.
Materials
Florence Beige Porcelain tiles, oak beams, traditional stock bricks, pre-made wooden planters, and a bespoke Japanese bridge.
Planting
Traditional garden mixed planting of herbaceous plants and shrubs, including Hydrangeas, Agapanthus, Lavender, Verbena, and Achillea.
Lewes, East Sussex
Project Details
style & brief
Traditional garden design in a country setting with soft tones and traditional landscaping materials. Porcelain tiles for the patio, natural oak, country-style planting, and large garden steps.
our partners
London Stone for Florence Beige Porcelain Paving. Harrod Horticulture for the herbs beds, Chilstone Stone for the wall and steps, and Provender Nurseries for the planting.
materials & styling
Florence Beige Porcelain tiles, oak beams, traditional stock bricks, pre-made wooden planters, and a bespoke Japanese bridge.
planting
Traditional garden mixed planting of herbaceous plants and shrubs, including Hydrangeas, Agapanthus, Lavender, Verbena, and Achillea.
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