Exhibitors
Back-to-back Gardens
Andy Kirman
Inside Out
Designer: Andy Kirman
Sponsors: Marshalls PLC, Holland Nurseries, Levington Nature Scapes Constant Colour Mulch, Adrian Bodie Cabinet Makers, urbancomposting.com, MGA Marketing, Mr & Mrs R Howell
Contractor: Simon Norris Landscapes
Inside Out embraces the concept of using garden space as an additional room. It encompasses contemporary design solutions, while remaining practical and stylish. It also takes into account wildlife needs and recycling issues.
The garden’s focal point is a superb elliptical table/water feature and seating. Freshly baked bread or pizza can be served from the hand-built earth oven, accompanied by salad and herbs from the borders.
The black granite-style material used in the garden is made from environmentally friendly recycled coffee cups. It provides a lovely backdrop to the planting, which has been chosen to provide food and shelter for wildlife as well as visual interest, with colours ranging from oranges through to deep purples.
A composter, space-saving water butt and wheely/recycling bins are all concealed within the design, and there is storage space beneath the flower beds. This means the garden is highly functional as well as stylish.
In essence, the garden reflects the ethos of Kirman Design by showing how even a small space can be modern, practical and environmentally responsible.