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Multi-stemmed Prunus serrula sit amid pollinator-friendly flowers and layers of texture in large planters, which brim with Alchemilla mollis, Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Shaggy', Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum' and Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian White'. The layout is traditional, with straight lines evoking the structural nature of urban living. In contrast, the repetition in form and colour creates a natural rhythm, with gravel planting softening hard edges. Whites, greens and dramatic dashes of deep purple and dusty pinks repeat through the planting, as does the varying flower forms – from the tall spires of Verbascum and Digitalis, to the domed umbels of Ammi and the pin cushion flowerheads of Scabiosa. Near the front of the garden, Cosmos atrosanguineus contrasts with Oenothera lindheimeri 'Sparkle White', offset by copper beech hedging. A bronze 'Apple' sculpture references Eden, while the gentle hum of wildlife and calming presence of water creates a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The garden is a testament to the harmony that can exist between humans and nature, even in small urban environments. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Lucy Taylor](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/lucy-taylor/profile_photo.webp) Lucy Taylor Designer Lucy Taylor Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/lucy-taylor) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/96cbabf4-caac-4c7a-a9a7-fec9c6c89011/conversions/image-5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b910f1d-85a9-49a5-a6de-be6ff3aec58d/conversions/image-4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/adacef8e-6b1b-4548-96d4-c0a2038bf335/conversions/image-3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2b47bfbb-fc29-4391-8b58-2e53a81adf01/conversions/image-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/84a68b7d-5398-4b7c-919f-205f06b76289/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) SCULPTURE PROCESS | CLAY ORIGINAL to SAND CASTING a BRONZE ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Lucy Taylor Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/lucy-taylor-garden-design/logo.webp) Lucy Taylor Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/lucy-taylor-garden-design) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Sam Perry Gardening](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/sam-perry-gardening/logo.webp) Sam Perry Gardening ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/sam-perry-gardening) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![Lucy Taylor Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/lucy-taylor-garden-design/logo.webp) Lucy Taylor Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/lucy-taylor-garden-design) - [ ![Sam Perry Gardening](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/sam-perry-gardening/logo.webp) Sam Perry Gardening ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/sam-perry-gardening) ![](/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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