Since 1994 internationally acclaimed gardener Neil Lucas and his team have created a wonderful naturalistic garden, a haven for both people and wildlife. Seamlessly blending graceful grasses, adding drama with striking perennials and form and structure with mature trees and shrubs, the gardens offer a wealth of interest and diverse habitat throughout the seasons.
Although subtly merging, a distinctive series of garden areas have been created, using plants suited to particular growing conditions, following the ‘right plant right place’ ethos. Putting to one side ideas of controlling nature and instead working in partnership with it, Knoll has tried to create a space which not only evokes a sense of wellbeing but also provides a home for wildlife. The different areas have been sustainably planted with the minimum of resources to achieve the maximum – and often quite spectacular – effect. The happy result of ‘low input, high impact’ naturalistic gardening.
