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Beautifully constructed dry-stone walls, reclaimed stone and a central iron gazebo, forged by local blacksmith Matt Potts, highlight the importance of handmade features in historic garden design, while reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Flagstone paths run through the garden, deliberately laid with small gaps to allow *Nigella damascena* and other self-seeded plants to emerge in between. This approach creates a compelling contrast between formal architectural structure and softer, naturalistic planting, echoing Gertrude Jekyll's style. *Rosa* GERTRUDE JEKYLL pays direct homage to the Arts and Crafts tradition, while species that create depth, colour and seasonal interest through harmonious layered drifts, such as *Nepeta* (catmint) and *Yucca glauca* (soapweed), suit today's changing climate. Although the design could sit comfortably within the grounds of a larger country house or estate, the use of reclaimed materials, climate-conscious planting and historic construction methods demonstrates how timeless design principles can be adapted for smaller domestic gardens. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ NL Nick Leitch Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/nick-leitch) Step inside 360° tour ----------- Add to your site Copy the code below and paste it into your website to show this 360° tour on your own page. <iframe src="https://gardensdb.com/360-tours/6dc8fbcb-facc-4096-ae0b-28c0f91c05ac/embed" title="Honing Heritage - 360° tour" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [ Sizing and Squarespace help (opens in a new tab) ](https://gardensdb.com/help#add-360-to-your-site) { copied = true; setTimeout(() => copied = false, 2000) }, () => $refs.code.select())" > Copy code Copied! Loading panorama... This 360° tour couldn't be loaded. Click and drag to look around, click hotspots or arrows to move. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around, tap hotspots or arrows to move. Pinch to zoom. 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