Landscape designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from the master designers of bygone eras. This popular throwback to times gone by is replicating itself in our gardens, where cottage gardens and traditional cobbles are making a comeback.
The design team at Tobermore have been helping people across the country create their perfect traditional garden by incorporating the use of the company’s wide range of products specially designed to help create the popular ‘old world’ style.
Landscape architect Beth Moore of Tobermore suggests that product is essential when designing a traditional style garden.
“Random sized paving helps reinforce the idea of something which is more naturally formed than the structured look which makes a contemporary garden stand out,” she explained. “Tobermore offers a choice of paving products which includes Old Court flags, Tegula paving, Roma courtyard paving, or Pietra natural stone sandstone flags and setts that give the impression of age. Brick style products such as Retro block paving also help create traditional looking paths, and these can be laid in either herringbone or basket-weave patterns. A secret to creating that traditional look is to give paved areas and paths an irregular edge.
“Colour is also important and should compliment your home rather than match it — again the Tegula and Pietra ranges are perfect for this.”
Many ideas and products for traditional gardens can be seen by visiting the fully landscaped Tobermore Paving and Walling Centre in Bushypark.
For more information contact Tobermore Paving & Walling Centre, Bushypark, phone (091 ) 584 208, or visit www.tobermore.ie
