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Key materials in the garden highlight the history of Charleston. Wrought iron railings, which reflect the historical tradition of iron work, brick which was historically hand made in the city and crushed oyster shell, which was used due to abundance of this mollusc in South Carolina history. A series of water features, represent the famous Charleston waterfront fountain and are based on the pineapple which is a symbol of welcome and hospitality in the city. The planting colour scheme is blue, pink, and white and showcases a number of hardy exotic plants. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Sadie May Stowell](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/sadie-may-stowell/profile_photo.jpg) Sadie May Stowell Designer Gardens By Sadie May ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sadie-may-stowell) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/20bb896b-7cd7-427c-9b58-5eaee55dad2b/conversions/image-3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/155b6b80-1f78-4832-8b8d-70ff5d7a9864/conversions/image-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/318cefff-9974-43da-953f-03e2acfdbad1/conversions/image-5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/49a90a6f-0cca-4c56-a67c-6aa27945b8cc/conversions/image-4-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Gardens By Sadie May](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may/logo.webp?v=ec6c6a3e-b1c9-4e68-9659-c204723f12ff) Gardens By Sadie May ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Gardens By Sadie May](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may/logo.webp?v=ec6c6a3e-b1c9-4e68-9659-c204723f12ff) Gardens By Sadie May ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Explore Charelston](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/explore-charelston/logo.webp) Explore Charelston ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/explore-charelston) ![](/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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