OPEN AGAIN

We are pleased to confirm that the A890 is now fully open. 

New features

Come and see the new waterfall and pond beyond the fern garden on the way to the rhododendron dell.  The waterfall comes down the cliff, filling the small pond at the bottom and has dwarf rhododendrons planted all around it.  When the trees above were cut down, the flow of water increased significantly and the waterfall provides the solution to the problem.  Huge amounts of long-established bamboo has been cleared from in front of the cliffs.  This is all new for 2012.

Have you seen the sunken fern garden created last year when a 19th century drain was uncovered?  Drystone walls have been built specially for planting with ferns and other shade-loving plants.  

Both these places offer an attractive bench where you can sit and contemplate the garden around you.

Notes for dog owners

On a completely different note, Attadale Gardens is going green - when you visit with your dog, you will find new facilities to encourage you to dispose of dog waste efficiently and cleanly.  Please use the freely offered biodegradable bags and dispose of them neatly in the newly created composting site as you leave the gardens.  Two sites have been created, conveniently located just before you rejoin your car in either car park.  This is new for 2012 so do please use the free biodegradable bags.

Visitors with dogs are kindly reminded that dogs must be kept on a short lead while in the gardens.