Walker’s Wharf Garden supported by Doncaster Deaf Trust
A garden that reflects the beauty of industrial decay embellished by restrained plantings of conifers including pines and larch as well as lush woodland perennials
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Walker’s Wharf Garden supported by Doncaster Deaf Trust
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A garden that features a derelict industrial wharf at its heart, extensive use is made of recycled materials while calming understated planting creates a sense of wellbeing.
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A drawbridge crosses a still pool softened by aquatic plants and dwarf pines leading towards a decked area complete with more planting and comfortable seating.
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Walker’s Wharf Garden supported by Doncaster Deaf Trust
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A garden that features a derelict industrial wharf at its heart, extensive use is made of recycled materials while calming understated planting creates a sense of wellbeing.
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A drawbridge crosses a still pool softened by aquatic plants and dwarf pines leading towards a decked area complete with more planting and comfortable seating.
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From the show
- A lichen covered skull adorns the woodwork of the wharf
- Retaining walls created from recycled materials including wood and metal
- Sculptural elements include a pile of rusting cogs amid lush planting
- Carefully composed plantings including white flowered digitalis, bronzy leaved Epimedium and swaying grasses – the hues of which in many cases echo the colours of rusting metal work
- Area of decking created from recycled wood and metalwork features carefully chosen seating to blend in with the style of the garden
At the garden
This garden turns a derelict industrial space into a usable outdoor area. A disused industrial wharf, reminiscent of those along the waterways of northern England, provides the inspiration. It includes a drawbridge, crane arm and a decked area in which to relax.Pines and conifers are used to give the garden structure and a feeling of maturity. Ground cover plants, including grasses, are planted in and around the edges of the industrial hard landscaping. The colour palette is predominantly green to give a sense of calm and wellbeing.
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