The English style garden of Sarah Ullis was an empty lot filled with clay soil and lots of rocks when she first started working on it in 2013. Now, 10 years later, it is a beautiful and serene space overlooking a small lake.
Inspired by the gardens of her home in Devon, England, Sarah has incorporated many aspects of English gardening into the property. On one side of the house a long herbaceous border is filled with a variety of perennials, vegetables, and herbs. A dry creek bed meanders through this area with strategically placed moss-covered boulders. The rocks from the property are creatively used in the garden beds on the right side of the house. There are gates and arbors that David built which not only support the climbing roses and clematis but give definition to the different areas. Traditional garden art such as gazing globes, classical urns and statuary add focal points in the beds. Peonies, iris, poppies, and many other English favorites are included in the lush plantings.
The white bed that borders the lake is a newer addition with spring bulbs, foxgloves, and lilies. Along with the rocks, this garden was challenging for Sarah as it is the largest space she has ever designed. But that made it possible to include a large meadow with apple trees and a pergola that adds to the peacefulness of the garden. Sitting on the wraparound back porch while watching the wildlife on the lake and the visiting the birds in the garden is an additional treat.
