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Climate change, the growth of mega cities and potential mass extinction of species requires a re-evaluation of planning policy. Inspired by the holistic landscape stewardship programme of environmental planners in Guangzhou, China, the garden features a woodland dell for cleaner air, a pool of water and shelters – the latter a social space for people to gather and homes for wildlife. Characterful trees and shrubs including the dawn redwood, Scots pine, field maple and birch make up the woodland edge to capture particulate matter. Sedges, euphorbia and ferns provide a horizontal carpet punctuated with accent plants such as Rodgersia and Angelica, which help to clean water and air. The effect is an elegant and graceful drifting wave of green foliage, dotted with frothy perennials, in soft hues of white, blue and yellow. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-show-garden/icon.webp) Best Show Garden RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ ![Peter Chmiel](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/peter-chmiel/profile_photo.webp) Peter Chmiel Designer Grant Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/people/peter-chmiel) - [ ![Chin Jung Chen](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/chin-jung-chen/profile_photo.webp) Chin Jung Chen Designer Grant Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/people/chin-jung-chen) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/97b6c2d3-32e3-482b-8fd1-0536fdad2a40/conversions/5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e945051d-5ff6-4470-a459-6a2f47dde91f/conversions/4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/81bed38b-dadf-40e7-b485-494536cc268f/conversions/3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/10a47409-aa81-4c6b-b64e-f3a3db23ec47/conversions/2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6aa9d343-a47a-4c19-bc8f-00d853d87a5e/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) The Guangzhou Garden – Guangzhou China | RHS Virtual Chelsea 2021 ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Grant Associates](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/grant-associates/logo.webp) Grant Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/grant-associates) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![The Outdoor Room](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/the-outdoor-room/logo.png) The Outdoor Room ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/the-outdoor-room) ![](/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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