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Dense planting slows the flow, while water is also captured and stored for later use. After heavy rain, the elevated deck and mound – linked by a bridge over a central swale – provide both habitable places for people, and well-drained soil for the plants that need it. The swale forms a stream, channelling rainwater into a feature pond where it can gradually soak away, while large tanks double as ornamental ponds which store water for later use, and can be discharged ahead of further rain, using smart-technology. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Naomi Slade](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/naomi-slade/profile_photo.jpg) Naomi Slade Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/naomi-slade) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a755ba0c-2b24-46ce-aea8-99434c1a4f84/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9f4693de-0326-427a-8a43-b316b231256c/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c799197c-3572-4a47-8274-e24aa2d8e0b9/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8b836f47-1a0e-4be9-98f7-298f5dc24a1b/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/27b8d0c1-7457-4710-b6a9-a97f087a3c50/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/45ba1f61-eb09-4040-8c6d-29c964e4c47b/conversions/image_6-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e09513a2-4173-4b29-b618-d48810e6cebe/conversions/image_7-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Belderbos Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/belderbos-landscapes/logo.webp) Belderbos Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/belderbos-landscapes) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Flood Re](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/flood-re/logo.webp?v=040e1149-91fc-4b47-bcc1-dee6b69a2134) Flood Re ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/flood-re) Further reading Links ------- - [ ![](https://t0.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&type=FAVICON&fallback_opts=TYPE,SIZE,URL&size=64&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsjY0byxsbI) How to make gardens of any size more prepared for rain | Take Home Chelsea | The RHS ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsjY0byxsbI) With thanks to Additional sponsors --------------------- - [ Flood Re ](https://www.floodre.co.uk/flood-resilient-garden/) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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