By Noble Fox
This expansive garden restoration project in rural Marlborough was a true collaboration between the ourselves and the owners @blackwoodbespoke. The existing garden wrapped around the renovated cottage and featured large native Beech trees, an established orchard, extensive Dahlia beds and a mix of other natives and exotic species. The front gardens largely retained the existing layouts but were replanted into vibrant herbaceous borders around the heritage trees and shrubs. To the rear of the cottage a Garage, Pool and Annex Guest House were constructed around the mature trees. A series of new gardens were then created, connected by a network of paths including a planted native swale around the creek, a naturalistic garden, vegetable potagers and rose gardens. The front entrance from the south takes visitors through the ‘Blobarium’ to the house. Seating areas are provided throughout the garden for visitors to sit and enjoy - a key part of of the client’s intention that beautiful things are to be shared and enjoyed.
This garden is also featured on the cover of NZ House & Garden’s October 2024 issue and in Garden Marlborough.
We are a bespoke landscape architecture and garden design consultancy focused on creating stylish, comfortable living environments in New Zealand and abroad. We offer a full landscape design service from concept to detailed design and project management.
We help clients to create beautiful spaces for their lifestyles. Our work takes us throughout New Zealand and abroad, allowing us to continually take inspiration from the landscape and places we go.
The Noble Fox team, led by Louise Dunning Morrow (Registered Landscape Architect), has significant experience in the design of high quality Landscape Architecture projects for both commercial and residential spaces. We work autonomously or collaborate with other project consultants to produce robust design outcomes for our clients, with a strong knowledge of the construction and maintenance requirements to ensure they continue to look good. All projects reflect our Client’s emphasis on great design and an honest expression of the country and culture where they are located.
We have strong relationships with specialist subconsultants to draw on as required. Our projects have several constants – the requirement to produce a quality design, reflecting the client and local character, within programme and budget.