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Arun Landscapes
The Unwind Garden
Designer: Mike Harvey
Sponsors: Arun Landscapes
Contractor: Arun Landscapes
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Living in a flat without a garden, designer Mike Harvey wanted to design somewhere to relax after work in the summer. His perfect space would include a shady seat under silver birch trees with the sound of water in the background. The ‘Unwind’ Garden offers this ideal.
A path winds through the planting and makes the garden appear longer. A sunny deck is partially enclosed with a reclaimed brick wall and scented plants. A circular pool provides the garden with gentle sound and reflection. Silver birch trees provide shade and are underplanted with plants of various shades of green and contrasting foliage.
The planting is predominantly simple and elegant - a mix of grasses, ferns, hostas and other semi-shade-loving plants. Roses, lavender and other sun-loving species are planted around the sunny deck. Lush, large-leaved species give a sculptural edge to the circular pool.
Mike Harvey was influenced by a childhood spent working in his parents’ garden, and a love of drawing and design. Mike is making his debut at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this year.