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A graceful and relaxing space, the planting uses a broad mixture of textures. A short gravel pathway leads to a small seating area set beneath one of the specimen trees. A place for momentary quiet and reflection and a space which boosts wellbeing and encourages wildlife. Functionally, the planting helps to capture carbon from the atmosphere. Dried and cut bamboo poles act as slow-release rainwater storage vessels, with various heights and widths to echo the urban skyline. A birdbath encourages therapeutic interest with water for calm and a wildlife connection. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Angela Barker-Lewis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/angela-barker-lewis/profile_photo.webp) Angela Barker-Lewis Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/angela-barker-lewis) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. 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