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Welcome return of ‘Low Cost, High Impact’ gardens
The Association of Professional Landscapers has unveiled the return of the ‘Low Cost, High Impact’ gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (9-14 July) and RHS Tatton Park Flower Show (25-28 July). The category, introduced for the first time last year, provides visitors with ideas for achievable and believable gardens with a wow factor, based on a fixed budget for hard landscaping, plant material and labour. At Hampton Court there will also be a ‘Landscaping Live’ demonstration area providing visitors with hands-on tips.
At Hampton Court look out for…
‘In at the Deep End’ (£7k budget) Designer, Peter Cowell; contractor, Living Gardens A clever solution for a garden with difficult levels and poor drainage using sunken plants, floating paving and slabs.
‘A Room with a View’ (£15k budget) Designer, Mike Harvey; contractor, Arun Landscapes A secluded, raised seating area affords the view in this garden. The slope uses soil excavated during a house extension, which is an innovative way of reducing waste from projects.
‘Bugs in Boots’ (£13k budget) Designer, Caspian Robertson; contractor, Surrey Gardens An ecological space for wildlife, this garden was inspired by the RHS Plants for Pollinators Project. Designed to flood in heavy rainfall, rain water slowly permeates into the soil.
At Tatton Park look out for…
‘Precious Resources’ (sponsored by Bradstone)
Designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes; contractor, Foxcroft Landscapes, Seasonal Landscapes, Kirman Design and Vision Landscapes This garden uses modern materials to create a contemporary oasis with clever use of water. APL members from the North West Cluster Group are working together to build this garden.
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‘Mid-Century Modern’ (£15k budget) Designer, Adele Ford and Susan Wilmott; contractor, Outdoor Creations A modern interpretation of a 1950s theme featuring shapes, patterns and colours from contemporary advertising. The garden shows how to create two separate spaces to enjoy in a typical small back garden.
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