The PlantforLife Garden
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A recent study shows that a healthy life is aided by a daily
exposure to plants. This garden has been designed to be healthy for
both mind and body.
The garden has a central summerhouse set into circular stone
flooring and flanked by circular lawns. The plants used feature in
herbal remedies, pagan beliefs or have proven medical properties,
even plants to cast spells with! Rose for love spells, holly to
ward off lightning and bamboo to symbolise luck.
The arm wrap around design is to symbolise the garden holding
you in its arms like a parent cradling and protecting a favourite
child. It’s all about the power of Mother Nature. Its momentum is
that of tranquillity and sanctuary from the pressures of life and
pollution, nurturing the body and soul as we seek solace from the
material world we live in.
Lode stones with healing waters flank the shoulders of the
garden giving animation and acoustics of flowing water to a
backdrop of plants also intended for horticultural music such as
the sound of bamboo as it rustles in the summer breeze.
Plants which attract birds and butterflies are also added to
encourage the emotion of freedom as they fly and live in the
garden. Corylus, Cotoneaster, Lavender and ornamental grasses to
attract a variety of resident and migrant wildbirds.
Trees to create oxygen, herbs for healing, and plants closely
associated with pagan beliefs of wellbeing are also included.
Beauty and breathtaking combinations of structure, colour,
shape and size are combined to create stunning established planting
in the garden.
An imperial summer house is central to relate the garden to
its true purpose – humans healed by the power of the garden.