Knot 4 A While...

The crème de la crème of the Garden Museum is undoubtedly the 17^th century style knot garden.  However, some elements of the design have become redundant as time goes on.  I am aware that many keen admirers of the garden will have noticed that the quality of the knot is not what it used to be.

However, there is a change on the horizon, and over the coming year, we will aim to restore the knot garden to how it was originally designed.  One feature which we have put back into the knot garden are the four box topiary pyramids, situated at each of the four corners.  This striking feature of the knot garden has been absent for some years due to over clipping in the past.  Moreover, to recreate this pyramid again would take many years, due to the slow growing habit of the Box hedge (Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffructicosa’).

Therefore, the museum could not wait any longer and we purchased the four box pyramid topiaries.  The volunteers and I got to work and planted them in the desired positions.  This gives an instant visual effect and enhances the overall appearance of the knot garden,

Over the years we will train the box to grow into the shape that was originally designed.  It will be a slow process but will be worth it in the end.  For those of you who remember what the knot garden was once like, or for those of you who are simply intrigued, then come on down to the museum and pay us a visit and let the team know what you think.