Garden 1 - Connect with Nature
Landscaper: Landscape Guru
Score: 75% Silver Gilt
Garden Designer: David Trope
Sponsors:
Paint: Universal Paint
Organics: Bark Unlimited
Connect with Nature
This beautiful naturalistic garden features a harmonious blend of mostly native plants, shrubs and grasses that mimic a natural ecosystem. A winding path meanders through swathes of plants, to a reflection pool which is a lovely place for quiet contemplation and to foster a connection with nature. Seasonal blooms create a tapestry of colours and textures, attracting butterflies, bees, and birds. Rustic stone elements, a striking statue and some accent trees and shrubs further enhance its serene ambiance. Rocks allow you to add natural texture and visual interest to the planting scheme.
The garden’s design emphasises harmony with nature, with water-wise plants and abundant wildlife. It offers a peaceful retreat where the beauty of nature is celebrated, and a sense of wonder for the natural world prevails.
Salvia ‘Salmia Orange’
Agave parryi
Phormium ‘Rubra Nana’
Polygala myrtifolia