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The Water Gardens at Paddock Farm are nine unique gardens with inspiration from the Mediterranean to the Orient; all situated amidst a well stocked water and garden centre.

You're always welcome to stroll around our collection of individually designed gardens. Cross the bridge over the waterfall that flows into the large Koi pond to visit the oriental pagoda home to an intriguing granite statue. Walk beside a flowing stream, relax in the Mediterranean Courtyard and visit the Woodmans Lodge.

Before you leave enjoy a cup of tea & slice of home made cake in our Tea Room with views over the gardens.  Inspire yourself with a visit and take advantage of excellent advice whether it be on plants, ponds, water features or fish. Experienced friendly staff in our garden centre can help with any query you have about bringing beauty and tranquity to your outdoor space.

 

The Woodmans Lodge

Imagine the scene at the bottom of a secluded wood. The woodman is out collecting his fire wood. His garden inspired by the wooden logs and off cuts available to him. The planting is lush and green, woodland strawberries and natural fungi grow amongst this woodland paradise.

 

Water Features

All the water features presented here transport the basics of a self circulating water feature into an impressive water feature on a large scale.

Cascading Urn

These urns come drilled and fitted with suitable connections. There are various different designs and many sizes to choose from.

Slate monolith

A contemporary water feature which is available in various different heights and colors.

Babbling rock

Simple but effective sandstone feature, which adds a little bit extra to the garden.

  

Mediterranean Courtyard

Low maintenance garden, which catches all available sunshine through the trellis fence. The delicate splashing of water from the fountain centred in the terracotta edged pond completes tranquil Mediterranean feel in this small space. The evergreen plants in the borders give substance to the garden pots of brightly coloured geraniums in the summer. This garden could easily be transported into a town yard bringing a little sunshine, evoking memories of holidays past.

 

The Long Stream

This 75ft long stream is adaptable for most gardens. We have used the path to mirror the stream, which is highly effective. The maintenance on this large area is kept to a minimum by utilising interwoven membrane under the gravel, to supress the weeds. The planting of the rockery shows off a few of the wide selection of conifers available on the garden centre. To the left of the path a range of grasses and phormium grow through the gravel.

  

The Duck Pond

The duck pond can be viewed over the gateway next to the wartime air raid shelter. This is the last of nine shelters, which formerly covered this site. A reminder of Paddock Farm's history as a former war time base. The raised bed to the side of the shelter has been filled with peat and ericaceous compost to encourage rhododendrons and other acidic plants to grow.

 

Reclamation Garden

A millenium folly built beautifully by Bernard Savage. The stone is built up around the reclamation arches and windows, available from redwood stone. It was inspired by a visit to Eggleston Church and is a beautiful idyllic corner full of herbaceous flowers. Pass through our Labernum tunnel built using natural materials. This will mature into a natural beauty in years to come.

 

The Bamboo House

The bamboo house is the centrepeice of this garden featuring two bamboo watercourses. The Australian tree ferns "Dicksonia Antartica" and various types of hostas and other ferns accentuate the bamboos. The effect we are looking for is jungle, it might take a year or two to develop into its full potential.

 

Oriental Garden

The oriental garden was the initial inspiration for these gardens. It features a large Koi pond approx 3000 gallons surrounded by weathered limestone. Cross the bridge to the traditional Japanese tea house and pay homage to our splendid Buddah. Weighing in a 1.6 tonnes and made of one solid piece of granite. Feel free to rub his belly for good luck. The serenity bells ring for peace. Feel free to sit for a while and let your chi fly free. Over 20 specimen acers make up most of the planting with various pines.

 

Joe Bloggs Garden

No insult intended but this garden has been added to enable most of us to see how a pond might look in yours or my garden. Slate edged and displaying in ultra lite slate streams we have tried to build a straightforward pond to be enjoyed from the patio. If you are inspired please feel free to ask our staff for friendly advice and we can hepy you go through the process step by step.

 

The Modern Look

This garden was designed featuring stainless steel, decking and concrete. The style is simple but highly effective. An extra room outdoors ideal for entertaining whatever the weather.

  

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