11 MAY 2019 AmAteur GArDeNING 55
Train floriferous rambling roses over a
metal tunnel for masses of summer flowers
Add extra cheer by growing ornamental
cultivars of daisies in a pot
“Perennials such as Alchemilla mollis
and bergenia grow under the roses,
adding extra colour.”
Charlie and Tory’s home dates
back to the 18th century and the
garden is separated from the
countryside beyond by a ha-ha, an
unseen recessed wall that provides a
natural barrier to livestock in the fields.
Other time-honoured features include
Grow box balls within a patio area close
to the house to bring a hint of formality