Water in the garden when done well is spectacular.
When not quite right it is almost embarrassing, think horse relieving itself.
One beautiful garden which uses water successfully is Serge Hill. The family garden of designer Tom Stuart-Smith has corten steel tanks of water which serve to reflect the sky and surrounding planting. The tanks are in a sunken courtyard surrounded by the walls, on three sides, of their home.
Serge Hill NGS open day
From the house I imagine the family look out across the surface of the water to see a beautiful reflected scene.
I have no idea how the water works, it appears to be still yet is certainly not stagnant. It is not over flowing. The reflective qualities of the water sat within the confines of the earthy tones of the steel, surrounded by ruby coloured Astrantia and orange Euphorbia is a very pleasing combination.
The 52 week photo challenge is water this week. Take a look at Sandras arty blog to see some other water photographs https://daffodilwild.wordpress.com
Enjoy this glorious Summer weather, let’s hope it lasts a while.
What a great water feature. I appreciated the link to your garden review of TST’s garden. Have you been back for another look, not to mention tea and cakes?
I have indeed. He was generous enough to allow me to visit the garden when I was a student carrying out an appreciation of a garden through the seasons. Have you visited?
Oh, lucky you! No, I’ve not had the pleasure of a visit but I enjoyed reading his book about the making of the garden and remember the Chelsea show garden that featured the troughs ….
I will remind you next year when it’s on, it is worth the visit. The book is good and the Laurent Perrier garden looks spectacular. It’s usually June. Let’s meet then!
Sounds great!
Beautiful. I love scabious, but so far have not been able to get it to grow.
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A beautiful reflection image Dorris