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It contains a diverse range of plants in a pocket-sized space. Soft, moonlight-white meadow planting, rich in nectar contrasts with the green canopy of a native tree. At the heart of the garden is a humane ‘moth trap’, a striking focal point that brings the drama of the night into the daytime. There are 2,500 species of moths in Britain, but their numbers have declined by 28% since the 60s. The design encourages gardeners to consider how planting with moths in mind can help strengthen their garden's ecosystem and its resilience. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-pocket-planting/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Pocket Planting RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Sarah Mayfield](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/sarah-mayfield/profile_photo.jpg) Sarah Mayfield Designer Sarah Mayfield Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sarah-mayfield) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/62dba916-4c73-4ff4-8357-2215b9650320/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/24fa4105-428f-49e3-8a27-7b3671cfec6c/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/387882a1-abad-4f0b-bcf3-afbc3e7557f0/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/205e7cb7-3d71-4445-abfe-c3a4156cf39e/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cfa35563-1bf3-4600-bd8c-a9b9368320eb/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/72a15690-6dc9-4c94-b63a-0a3dcaa272ea/conversions/image_6-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Sarah Mayfield Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/sarah-mayfield-garden-design/logo.png) Sarah Mayfield Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/sarah-mayfield-garden-design) With thanks to Additional sponsors --------------------- - [ The Worm that Turned ](https://www.worm.co.uk/) - [ Hortus Loci ](https://hortusloci.co.uk/) - [ Brilliant Noise ](https://brilliantnoise.com/) ![](/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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