Design & Some Input later
‘We gave Lou & Andy an unusual and challenging design specification; unusual because of the scale of the project, and because we wanted the garden to reflect Psalm 23 – ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’. Lou & Andy have clearly invested much love, time and expertise in this design and have included things we would never have imagined. We are excited to continue to work with them to see this garden come to life.’
(A Church in Dorset)
A large A1 Full Colour Design.
Materials & bespoke features suggested for this design come from an array of past smaller garden design & builds we have completed, inspiration from well known garden visits to places like Hilliers and our ever growing love for creating unique and unusual nature loving spaces!
Our initial design inspiration was from RHS Bridgewater, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, in particular the Community Well-Being Garden with it’s curved shapes & accessibility to all. We also reflected upon Sarah Eberle’s Pslam 23 garden (due to be revealed at Chelsea this year). But the imagery was particularly evoked and became alive when absorbing ‘The Message’ translation of Psalm 23. Three words summed up this message; FAITH, LOVE and HOPE, which the garden needed to provide; a place to stand still, rest, reflect & restore. Breaking this verse down, designing each element of the space to draw people through, which would enable them to experience what the garden could offer; a personal individual journey to stimulate the senses whether just passing through or seeking a place to rest a while and take stock or to gather and share some quiet time with others...