Wiltshire's landscape — rolling chalk downs, river valleys, ancient woodland and open farmland — is among the most beautiful in England. Gardens in this setting have the opportunity to extend and complement the surrounding landscape rather than compete with it. The best Wiltshire country gardens feel like a natural continuation of their surroundings.
Design Principles for Country Gardens
The most successful country garden designs in Wiltshire share certain characteristics — they are generous in scale, informal in style, and use materials and plants that feel native to the region.
- Use local stone for walls, paths and edging — Cotswold limestone suits north Wiltshire
- Plant native species in wilder areas to blend with the landscape
- Create long views where the plot allows
- Use formal structure near the house that softens toward the boundaries
- Include a kitchen garden or orchard where space allows
- Wildflower meadow areas that link to surrounding grassland
Plants for Wiltshire Country Gardens
Traditional English garden plants perform beautifully in Wiltshire — roses, delphiniums, peonies, phlox, alliums and lavender all suit the conditions and complement the architecture of Wiltshire's village properties.
Managing a Larger Country Plot
Larger Wiltshire gardens benefit from clear zoning — areas of intensive cultivation near the house giving way to more naturalistic management further out. A meadow area reduces maintenance substantially while providing enormous wildlife and visual benefit.
A&T Landscapes designs and maintains country gardens across Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. Call 07735 916029 to discuss your project.