Balcony Garden
Gold Medal
Gold Medal
Navium Marine: Blue Mind Garden
Designed by Ashleigh Aylett
Photo: GardensDB
About this garden
The story
This garden explores our deep connection to water as humans and the positive impact it brings to our well-being. Inspired by the 'blue mind' – a sense of calm from being close to water. It reimagines how the aspects of water can be thoughtfully integrated into small spaces to create a sense of serenity in an urban environment.
In the garden, ripple-effect cladding mimics the flow of water, reflecting light in wave-like forms, while a water feature creates soothing sounds beside a reflective pool. Coastal planting offers resilient flora in muted blue and green tones, whilst floor tiles and pots created from discarded seashells from restaurants demonstrate innovative ways to repurpose ocean materials for a sustainable future.
Awards
Recognition
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Gold MedalRHS
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Best Balcony & Container GardenRHS
The people behind it
Designer
Planting
Plant lists
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Trees, shrubs & climbers 2
Hippophae rhamnoides
'Pinus strobus' 'Minima'
Perennials - Sun or Part Shade 9
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Briza media
Bulbine frutescens 'Yellow'
Erigeron karvinskianus
Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink'
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'
Thymus ciliatus
Thymus serpyllum
Tulbaghia violacea
Plants for coastal areas 4
Armeria maritima
Crambe maritima
Crithmum maritimum
Mertensia maritima
Brought to life by
Organisations
Design Studio 1
Landscaper 1
Plant Provider 1
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