RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2010

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The Urban Retreat

Designer: Richard Golding / Sponsors: Norbury Park Wood Products, Botanica Plants, Marshalls, Axtell Grab Loader & Plant Hire / Contractor: Manor Landscapes

The Urban Retreat is a garden owned by a busy working couple and has been designed to provide an escape from the pressures of everyday modern life. This soothing, relaxing sanctuary is beautifully simple to maintain. Offering respite from the nine to five and our artificial built environment, the garden brings nature to the couple's back door with its sweeping, gentle curves. Its soft lines and uncluttered simplicity create the perfect atmosphere for entertaining, and the flowing lawn is also family-friendly. The warm tones of the sandstone paving are complemented by the planting and gazebo. Timberwork made from locally sourced oak crafted by Norbury Park Wood Products managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust brings the great outdoors to an urban back yard. The gazebo and oak bench provide a place to make the most of precious quiet moments to reconnect with the natural world. Tune out of the urban hum and listen to the sounds of flowing water and rustling trees.

Let's Go Gardening and LetsGoGardening.co.uk are trading names of Shaw Horticulture Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 07492950