A harmonious family garden, which we have accompanied for many years, stretches along three sides of the house and inspires with its inviting design and the Living Pool. To make optimum use of the space, we placed particular emphasis on diagonal sightlines that gently guide the view along the house and create a generous effect.
Seating area under the blue rain
The living room leads to a covered dining area surrounded by a variety of plants. In spring, the flowering dogwood begins to blossom and the flower clusters of the Japanese blue vine blow in the wind. Under its shade is a seating area from which the bathing area is already visible.
A chemical-free swimming pool surrounded by different planting zones
At the centre of the garden is an impressive Living Pool, which does not require any chemical additives and is equipped with a water spout. The turquoise blue colour shimmers in the sun and the splashing of the water acoustically shapes the garden and provides a natural soundscape. A wooden deck with an outdoor lounger is slightly elevated. Here you can spend hours by the water.
The large trees next to the wooden deck provide pleasant shade. Due to their size, they also serve as a privacy screen, as a small neighbourhood is hidden behind them. Ferns grow under the trees, adding a natural flair to the garden and greening the shady area. On the more exposed side of the wooden deck there is a strip of plants with sun-loving columbine, the magnificent candle and much more. They break up the green privacy screen and round off the transition from the hedge to the decking.
Along the side of the house, a green carpet of midday flowers (Delosperma cooperi) adorns the garden. These fascinating flowers awaken under the warm touch of the sun's rays and transform the area into a bright pink colour. In summer, a pink carpet of marvellous flowers emerges at midday, creating a beautiful contrast to the blue of the Living Pool. In between, a red maple tree rises up, interrupting the surface of the house and making the area more natural. At the back of the bathing area is a gravelled area, which creates a perfect retreat under the protective canopy of three fruitless mulberry trees.
Fireplace for the whole year
Just a few steps away from Living Pool is another little gem. There is a fireplace between the lavender and flowering shrubs. Here you can also spend pleasant evenings by the fire in autumn and winter. The rather unused area has been transformed into a wonderful part of the garden.
The successful combination of a swimming pool, a variety of plants and lovingly designed quiet zones makes this family garden a place to relax and unwind all year round.
Versatile planting in the family garden
Planting list fire pit
- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‚Hameln‘ (Chinese reed)
- Pennisetum alopecuroides ‚Little Bunny‘ (dwarf china reed)
- Lavandula ‚Richard Gray‘ (Lavender)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Munstead‘ (garden lavender)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Hidcote‘ (garden lavender)
- Ligustrum vulgare (common privet)
Planting list garden
- Morus alba ‚Macrophylla‘ (mulberry tree)
- Ligustrum vulgare ‚Atrovirens‘ (privet)
- Cotinus coggygria ‚Royal Purple‘ (wig shrub)
- Wisteria floribunda ‚Multijuga‘ (Japanese blue rain)
- Vinca minor ‚Alba‘ (small periwinkle)
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (ostrich fern)
- Yucca filamentosa (palm lily)
- Delosperma cooperi (Midday flower)
- Juniperus horizontalis ‚Wiltonii‘ (Scaly Juniper)
- Imperata cylindrica ‚Red Baron‘ (Japanese blood grass)
- Lavandula angustifolia ‚Hidcote‘ (garden lavender)
- Iris Barbata-Nana ‚Boule de Neige‘ (dwarf iris)
- Iris Barbata-Nana ‚Interpol‘ (dwarf iris)
- Aquilegia vulgaris ‚Black Barlow‘ (columbine)
- Lychnis flos-cuculi (Cuckoo flower)
- Anthericum ramosum (common grass leaf)
- Hydrangea arborescens ‚Annabelle‘ (Snowball Hydrangea)
- and much more.
