East Auckland
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Gardens to Visit Homepage		 ‘Ayrlies’
A Garden for All Seasons

Beverley McConnell

Potts Road, Whitford
R.D.1 Howick,
Auckland

ph: 64 9 530 8706
fax: 64 9 530 8451

Open throughout the year,
by appointment only

We regret no dogs or
children under 12 can be
admitted.

The garden has rolling
terrain, some steep but with
good paths.

There is an admission fee
and a nursery selling the
more unusual plants from
the garden.

Small Lake Ayrlies is a 12 acre country garden begun in 1964. Despite the size of this mature garden, repeated plantings of certain species and the use of the same materials throughout, achieves a harmonious feel.

Within the overall unity of the garden each area is allowed to develop its own character.
There are four waterfalls and three large ponds planted with waterlilies, irises, bog plants and primulas.

Climbing roses, clematis, wisteria and Petra volubilis, the Mexican sandpaper vine, soften the archways, pillars and garden structures.

Beverley plants for overall visual effect - she is an artist rather than a collector, but the garden maintains a strong horticultural interest.

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