\u00a9 Alister Thorpe<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThis long, thin garden feels fabulously lush, with repeat plantings of Astrantia<\/em> major<\/a> \u2018Large White\u2019 and Geranium<\/a> Rozanne<\/em> (= \u2018Gerwat\u2019) lining the serpentine path. Tree ferns and a tall lilac (Syringa vulgaris<\/em>) create an effective mid-height layer.<\/p>\n

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What<\/strong> Long, thin, city garden. Where<\/strong> Northwest London. Size<\/strong> 50m x 5.5m, with Stefano concentrating his design on the area nearest the house. Soil<\/strong> Good, moisture retentive yet\nfree-draining loam. Aspect<\/strong> South-facing. Special features<\/strong> Atmospheric, \u2018jungle\u2019 planting with a pebble seat and focal arch. Designed by Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture (stefanomarinaz.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n
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\u00a9 Alister Thorpe<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
The existing, statuesque false acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia<\/em>) was retained and makes a stunning focal point from the kitchen and terrace, also serving to shade the house from the sun. The wood-patterned porcelain tiles complement the wooden flooring within while echoing the sleek design of the interior.<\/p>\n
$\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> \u00a9 Alister Thorpe<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe pots, from Atelier Vierkant, were the starting point for the design, their colour blending perfectly with the terrace tiles and the painted wall, along which Trachelospermum jasminoides<\/em> is trained. In this one, blue Geranium Rozanne<\/em> (= \u2018Gerwat\u2019) mixes with old inflorescences of Salvia <\/em><\/a>x sylvestris<\/em> \u2018Serenade\u2019, which when in flower provides a contrasting violet.<\/p>\n
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\u00a9 Alister Thorpe<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
The original boundary fence was retained on one side of the garden. On the other, where it is more visible, it has been replaced with a horizontally slatted design covered in evergreen Trachelospermum jasminoides<\/em>, whose scented, white flowers are a delight in mid to late summer.<\/p>\n
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\u00a9 Alister Thorpe<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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Seen from above, the wonderful textures of the planting are clear, with, top left, Mahonia<\/em> x media<\/em>, the shuttlecock eruptions of tree ferns and, just beginning to colour, the serrated leaves of Acer palmatum<\/em> \u2018Sango-kaku\u2019.<\/p>\n
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The metal archway acts both as a focal point from the house and as a gateway to the rest of the garden, which includes a large lawn and a garden studio and trampoline. The pebble seat is partly concealed by Japanese<\/a> forest grass (Hakonechloa macra<\/em>) and Kirengeshoma palmata.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Astrantia major<\/em> \u2018Large White\u2019, which grows to around 90cm tall, is one of the key perennials in this garden. Stefano chose it for its clump-forming habit, its pure white petals and its stature, meaning it really stands out among the planting.<\/p>\n
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There was an existing clump of three hibiscus in the garden before Stefano started work. Feeling that their exotic looks were in keeping with the jungly look of his design, Stefano has relocated the plants to thread the colour through the space.<\/p>\n
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