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The designer developed an understanding of how decay sustains vitality in a shared ecosystem while volunteering with a community compost group. Drawing on this, all structural elements included in the border are made from felled or fallen wood, providing habitat for organisms that feed on decomposing organic matter. The planting adopts a naturalistic approach, using predominantly herbaceous perennials. Open areas of woodchip contrast with denser planting, reflecting the balance of green and brown materials essential for composting. The red stems of *Gillenia trifoliata* symbolise the composting worm *Eisenia fetida*, while the upright spikes of *Veronicastrum virginicum* 'Erica' evoke emergence and new growth. A horizontal log displays a message about the role of decay in creating beautiful, sustainable gardens. The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Simon Deeves](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/simon-deeves/profile_photo.webp?v=b48d1b42-a173-4b65-9d46-4ff2eb7dd854) Simon Deeves Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/simon-deeves) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bf7797f5-d9b1-4a49-9047-67665e9b2ff2/conversions/compost-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 5 ![Achillea 'Lachsschönheit'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/202aedce-5335-4061-8eba-a0c8776d2f17/conversions/achillea-lachsschonheit-thumbnail.webp) Achillea 'Lachsschönheit' ![Astilbe 'Deutschland'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/244b08f6-00d3-49f0-9cdb-2eeb91166ff0/conversions/astilbe-deutschland-thumbnail.webp) Astilbe 'Deutschland' ![Corylus avellana](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/00224b3b-9207-4dc0-a3c5-cd9022535d75/conversions/corylus-avellana-thumbnail.webp) Corylus avellana ![Digitalis purpurea](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b1f8657c-2051-4592-a732-c5fbef7de61e/conversions/digitalis-thumbnail.webp) Digitalis purpurea ![Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/106d8a76-4fa0-46fa-afb3-59a6cb936ee5/conversions/veronicastrum-virginicum-erica-thumbnail.webp) Veronicastrum virginicum 'Erica' ![]() Buy this plant → ![](/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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