FAQs
What is the soil and garden aspect?
Sandy, well drained soil
Formal gardens with southerly, sunny aspect, though exposed
Acid soil. Great for acid loving plants e.g. rhododendrons and azaleas
Shade in quarry garden
Are there any pests or diseases?
Not many slugs so happy hostas
Some box blight – but it is contained
Squirrels are a big problem
Where are the garden sculptures?
Olive Wooton Minotaur at edge of tennis court lawn
Unicorn in Quarry Garden
‘Adrenalin’ by horseshoe pond
Crocodile and dogs
What wildlife can be found in the garden?
Newts
Pole cats (heard but seen only once)
Birds: Woodpeckers, Buzzards, Tawny owls, Barn owls, sparrow hawks, kestrels, goldcrest, tree creepers, native ducks, mandarin ducks & tufted ducks