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Charlotte Molesworth's Topiary Garden

A unique country garden in kent owned by Charlotte Molesworth.

Season:
Spring

Location:
Kent, UK

Credits:
GAP Photos/Leigh Clapp Design: Charlotte Molesworth

Feature No:   186

Qty of Images:    53

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Synopsis
Step into a magical world of fanciful topiary forms grown lovingly by the artist and expert flower arranger Charlotte Molesworth.

Her garden in Kent is full of green shades, from box, yew and a variety of shrubs. Charlotte has developed this charming garden for over twenty-five years.

Step by step 8 of taking box cuttings in August. Place in a north facing location for a year. Check from time to time to avoid them drying out and don't over water - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, kent

Step by step 7 of taking box cuttings in August. Water in well - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, kent

Step by step 6 of taking box cuttings in August. Detail of placing cutting into pot. Push stem into compost just below the foliage - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Step by step 5 of taking box cuttings in August. Placing cuttings into pots, 2cm apart around edge of pot with a 50/50 mix of peat free compost and horticultural grit - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Step by step 4 of taking box cuttings in August. Trimming cutting - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Step by step 3 of taking box cuttings in August. Stripping leaves off base of cuttings - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Step by step 2 of taking box cuttings in August. Break a piece of variegated Buxus - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Step by step 1 of taking box cuttings. In August, select a piece of variegated Buxus - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Polystichum setiferum 'Pulcherrimum Bevis' and Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Polystichum setiferum 'Pulcherrimum Bevis' - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Tree peony - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Trio of containers with cut spring flowers, Primula, lily-of-the-valley and mouse plant - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Posy of Primula vulgaris 'Alba Plena' in jug - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Charlotte Molesworth picking Primula vulgaris 'Alba Pllena' in her garden, Kent

Euphorbia in evening light - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Charlotte Molesworth taking an evening stroll with her dog along the topiary avenue in her garden, Kent

Charlotte Molesworth collecting foliage for flower arranging in her garden in Kent

Charlotte Molesworth clipping topiary in her garden, Kent

Charlotte Molesworth clipping topiary in her garden, Kent

Charlotte Molesworth clipping topiary in her garden, Kent

Hens behind a wire fence in a hen coop - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Rustic summerhouse decorated with recycled fallen timber - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Rustic leaf sculpture by Peter M Clark, gravel garden - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Rustic leaf sculpture by Peter M Clark behind Buxus dome - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Bamboo and shrubs - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Acer in woodland - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Woodland area with Acer and Buxus conical topiary - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Variegated grass in rustic container - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Rustic seating area in gravel courtyard - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold' - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Folding bistro style chair near Rosmarinus and Euphorbia - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Steps leading to seating area and topiary - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Topiary and view to small seating area - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

View across wavy hedges and topiary to woodland - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

View across topiary and shaped hedges to woodland - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Evening light in topiary garden, Euphorbia and pet dog in foreground - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

View along topiary hedge - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Evening light on Euphorbia and topiary - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Topiary avenue - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Clipped hedge, topiary and crabapple tree in full blossom - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Pot of cut spring blossom on slate table overlooking topiary garden - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Topiary peacock in topiary garden - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Topiary bird and view of topiary garden, lawn path leading to formal pond - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Small formal pond surrounded by topiary - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

View across topiary to house - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

View across topiary and hedges to house - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Bench in paved area, plants chosen for foliage and view to hedge with topiary balls - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Metal sculpture in topiary garden - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Collection of antique watering cans surrounding mixed container - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Path leading to gate, topiary balls on Buxus hedge - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Topiary balls on top of hedge and pathway leading to door - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

Entrance to the garden through hedge with arch and cherry tree - Charlotte Molesworth's garden, Kent

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