Johnsons and LDC's private sanctuary Springhill Garden

BALI Registered Affiliate Johnsons of Whixley, one of the UK's leading commercial nurseries, teamed up with award-winning landscapers and Registered Contractor LDC Ltd and Landscape Architects, Studio Loci to create an elaborate private garden for a residence in Surrey.

The Springhill Garden is based at a private residence in Guildford. The owners commissioned a total redesign of the outdoor space to showcase the views over North Downs and to create a garden fit for all the family.

The jewel in the crown is a stunning tiered garden to the rear of the property. The first level features an entertainment space including a large area for seated guests, with access via a grand entrance with a 23-step staircase connecting it to the main garden. The steps are bordered by a prairie style planting scheme to provide year-round vibrancy and colour.

The second tier of space is a lawn that provides a flat, open space for children to play. This area is surrounded by a planting scheme of pleached trees and yew hedging that separates the area from the rest of the garden whilst also protecting the views over the downs.

The final level, which is accessed by an additional set of steps, leads down to the private tennis court that is shielded by an embankment.

The garden was designed by Studio Loci and the contract work carried out by LDC Ltd, using more than 800 plants supplied by Johnsons.

Among the plants supplied were Lavandula 'Hidcote', Calamagrostis acut. 'Karl Foerster', Pennisetum alop. 'Hameln', and Stipa tenuissima.

Landscape Architect, Tom Prince from Studio Loci said:

LDC has been more than happy with the service provided by Johnsons over the last few years. The quality of nursery stock has always been to a very high standard and we look forward to working with Johnson well into the future.

Johnsons of Whixley's marketing manager Eleanor Richardson added:

We hope the garden provides amazing memories for the family for many years to come. It is an incredible space, with every area being utilised and surrounded by wonderful plants and trees.