Rock Constructions

For this garden in Eccleston a dramatic water feature using large rocks with plants chosen to give a semi-exotic feel akin to the Channel Islands was agreed. He sourced the sandstone rock in Huddersfield and 15 tons were brought in. Together with 11 tons of top soil from Ormskirk and seven tons of gravel from Preston. The pond liner has a 50 year guarantee and the pump used to create the gushing waterfall shifts 5,300 gallons an hour.

Once the main construction was finished he could begin planting. As with the rest of his gardens he personally chooses all the plants to ensure they are of the best quality. Here, one of the oldest jurassic plants around, the cycas, was planted along with cordylines, tree ferns, maples and phormiums from New Zealand which all ensure year round colour and structure to the garden. Heathers are placed among the slabs and cyclamen add instant colour.