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It responds to the dramatic loss of freshwater ponds across the UK and offers take-home ideas for habitat creation, food sources, breeding areas and hibernation spots. The central feature is a wildlife pond, where *Iris laevigata* provides shelter from predators and safe routes between water and land. Adjacent to it, a bog garden is filled with moisture-loving plants. Surrounded by a mini wildflower meadow, a *Crataegus monogyna* tree attracts insects and invertebrates that amphibians feed on and supports hibernating newts through its root system. The garden combines native and non-native pollinator-friendly species, including swaying grasses and wildflowers in soft pastel colours, creating a calm atmosphere that reflects the peaceful restoration of nature. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ CC Charlotte Connelly Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/charlotte-connelly) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bf2c8265-e589-492f-a136-8a132d0f21d4/conversions/PXL_20260708_163618598-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c5424037-6510-4211-b20b-3464d565468c/conversions/PXL_20260708_163811176-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3d3f9f2d-c001-4b55-aa4b-1a8328321386/conversions/PXL_20260708_163826748-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/161b62d2-9a68-4b49-b85f-c8cb38c6f927/conversions/PXL_20260708_163828185-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1501136a-4ca4-44d8-be9a-3ac2c0e5198e/conversions/PXL_20260708_163600429-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1f2d1144-9b16-4bfd-90b7-5b7f79a4a565/conversions/amphibians-render-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 5 ![Achillea millefolium](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3e633da2-fb8b-4fcc-a1c6-bbde2df1713b/conversions/achillea-millefolium-thumbnail.webp) Achillea millefolium ![Crataegus monogyna](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/95011114-299c-4d3a-81ed-5e553468a189/conversions/crataegus-monogyna-thumbnail.webp) Crataegus monogyna ![Deschampsia cespitosa](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ed2d821e-b5e3-49cb-8c31-8307f60e135f/conversions/deschampsia-cespitosa-thumbnail.webp) Deschampsia cespitosa ![Iris laevigata](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/202ce8d7-d970-4865-950d-1874a054a7e8/conversions/iris-laevigata-thumbnail.webp) Iris laevigata ![Myosotis scorpioides](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c7df2461-c911-4576-95cd-fd9e51983a54/conversions/myosotis-scorpioides-thumbnail.webp) Myosotis scorpioides ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Urban Planters](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/urban-planters/logo.webp?v=d47a0ba6-2824-4172-9b9c-62b370fec675) Urban Planters ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/urban-planters) ![](/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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