Diane's Wall

Now here's an interesting project which we were involved in this year. Diane wanted some ideas on what to do with this wall which was in need of repair.
Diane also wanted something a bit different as the gateway into her garden. Maybe something to train her Wisteria over to train it onto her lovely period house?

Here's the outcome of several visits to Diane's home with drawings to discuss ideas with her and husband John. After several hours of deliberation and discussions Diane and John decided on the design they liked best.

We rebuilt the wall to encompass a wrought iron gate, bringing the wall up to meet the top of the gate, which has the effect of concentrating the eye on the gateway and the garden beyond. It was difficult to build due to the monstrous trellis 6 inches behind the wall which the Wisteria was growing up. I had several run ins with that Wisteria which turned the air somewhat blue!!



Here's the lady of the house, Diane, with the finshed wall - a very happy lady!

Thanks to the building team of Jayne and Jake and to Diane and John for their support during the planning and building - and the endless cups of tea which kept us going!