7 Garden Designs
Seven designs are based on a garden size of 15 metres x 9 metres and have been designed for different aspects (e.g. north-, south-, east- and west-facing gardens) and include garden plans illustrating a variety of features, such as patios and seating areas. While the designs highlight where to situate these features in order to make the most of the available sun in your garden, you don’t have to invest in hard landscaping projects to create your own dream garden. The planting plans will help you develop your existing space to create a similar look and feel to your favourite garden design.
The Family Friendly Garden
Designer: Maeve O'Neill
See the Family Friendly Garden brought to life in the Show Garden area at Bord Bia Bloom this year. This south-facing garden is designed to grow with your children. There are many practical things to consider when planning a garden for a family with small children. The space has to work for the parents as well as the kids and it needs to adapt as the children grow up and this garden ticks all of those boxes.
- South facing
- Encourages pollinators and wildlife
- Family friendly
The Plant Lovers Garden
Designer: Patricia Tyrrell
This south-east facing garden features an abundant display of flowers and will suit any location that enjoys good sunshine. The design of this garden is quite natural,’ says garden designer, Patricia Tyrrell. ‘It has been inspired by meadows with lots of flowers and grasses. I like to feel like I am enclosed in the plants in my garden so here I have brought the planting quite close to the house.’
- South East facing
- Natural design
- Low maintenence
The Shared Spaces Family Garden
Designer: Nicola Haines
This west-facing garden is designed for a family with teenagers and young adults but can be tailored to suit any household. The garden is designed in a series of layers with planting in the foreground, mid-ground and background - with three distinct spaces that can be reformatted and customised as your lifestyle changes.
- Three distinct spaces
- Feature pergola
- Family friendly
