Our brief was to create a low maintenance paved garden, with heat-tolerant planting that is animal friendly. Plants needed to be in easy to manage or raised beds, to allow care by a mature person with limited mobility. We were also asked to create sitting areas in both sun and shade. Because of the future possibility of wheelchair access, it was important to create a level garden. However, due to the nature of the garden, a ramped section had to be included.... continues below
Planting:
The planting included draught tolerant plants such as Verbena bonariensis, Crocosmia, Sedums, Lavandula, Hibiscus and Trachelospermum jasminoides variegatum all of which are easy to grow and look after. We planted grasses for the clientÂ’s cats to enjoy.
The plants were all sourced by Pantiles to the clients specification.
Watering system:
Installing an automatic watering system results in a very low maintenance garden. It allows each section of the garden to be controlled by computer, giving each section the correct amount of water, and taking the guesswork out of watering, therefore freeing up the clientÂ’s time to enjoy the garden.
Finishing touches:
* Subtle garden lighting has been used to add another dimension to the garden. When lit in the evenings, it creates a fantastic wow factor, and can be viewed from the living room.
* The water feature is simple yet effective. As it incorporates lighting, it reflects the water gracefully and helps to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.