• A lichen covered skull adorns the woodwork of the wharf
• Retaining walls created from recycled materials including wood and metal
• Sculptural elements include a pile of rusting cogs amid lush planting
• Carefully composed plantings including white flowered digitalis, bronzy leaved Epimedium and swaying grasses – the hues of which in many cases echo the colours of rusting metal work
• Area of decking created from recycled wood and metalwork features carefully chosen seating to blend in with the style of the garden

This garden turns a derelict industrial space into a usable outdoor area. A disused industrial wharf, reminiscent of those along the waterways of northern England, provides the inspiration. It includes a drawbridge, crane arm and a decked area in which to relax.

Pines and conifers are used to give the garden structure and a feeling of maturity. Ground cover plants, including grasses, are planted in and around the edges of the industrial hard landscaping. The colour palette is predominantly green to give a sense of calm and wellbeing.