We have access to

• Soft fruit bushes and a selection of plants from the allotment
• Compost from the allotment
• Gifted garden tools from our next-door neighbour that were no longer needed

The site

With the exception of the daffodil bulbs, we are not wanting to keep any of the other plants growing in the garden. This includes removing the lawn.

With the size of the garden been relatively small, removing the shrubs and lawn will have minimal impact with regards to destroying existing wildlife habitats compared to the opportunities that will be created for wildlife once the design is established. More diverse habitats benefiting a larger range of wildlife will be provided.  

 

Our Wants

Wildlife habitat
Grow soft fruit, culinary herbs, and medicinal herbs
A sensory garden
Seating areas to enjoy the views
Private space for mindfulness
Ponds
A stone circle

What is wanted from this site will be achievable with the resources available. The budget will be cover the few items required such as a small pond and solar fountain. 

 

Zone

With access to the garden directly from the house living room patio doors, a zone one implemented garden design will work very well. (See Appendix)

 

Network

The relationships between the different wants blend well with each other. Wildlife habitat and the types of foods to be grown will complement each other along with seating areas to enjoy the views, a sensory feel to the garden with ponds and a stone circle with a private space for mindfulness all share a common theme.

The strong winds will limit the height of the types of plants grown in the garden whilst at the same time will help to keep the amazing views from both the windows inside of the house and when in the garden.

 

Sector

Even though wind and sun will play a large role in what is planted in the garden, they will not prevent the design from working.