This project involved the creation of a Sensory Garden for a School in Hammersmith, London. The project makes use of varying levels, a mixture of materials and various different textures to stimulate the pupils. Glass blocks have been used in brick work for educational purposes. These allow pupils to study the root structure of the plants in the soil behind. Various herbs such as Camomile have been planted in the walk ways to stimulate the pupils sense of smell when they are walked over. The Coloured bark and fabric sails were placed to stimulate the visual effect of the garden as well as being a talking point for alternative uses. (more…)
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Sensory Gardens
All gardens can arouse the senses but some do so more so than others. Sensory gardens are designed specifically to stimulate your sight, hearing, touch, smell, and even taste using different plants, textures, features and other design elements to create a complete experience.
Sensory Garden
Sensory Garden
Our experience of providing sensory projects for clients with a wide variety of needs means we recognise that the small details are essential to a perfect garden. Each garden we plan is unique and tailored to a clear set of objectives which cater to the needs of the client.In every case we carefully select the most appropriate planting and hard landscaping as well as the use of elements such as wind and water, as long as it is safe to do so.
Exeter Garden Show – Bronze
The design used has been especially created to be simple but effective. The simplicity of the garden will help in the relaxation of those who use it.
During the construction of the garden some small changes may be made. When creating a spiritual garden of any type, the garden evolves and as a result some changes may be needed to maintain the balance of the energies.
The plants to the left of the path use both colour and plant energies to aid in the balancing and cleansing of the chakras (these are energy points running up the body) as you approach the seating area. The lavender to the right of the path aids in the relaxation process.
The importance of the colour scheme is that as you walk the path, the chakra are worked on in order, starting with the base and working right through to the crown. All this is done to prepare you for the healing that is to take place whether it is from a healer, spirit or nature itself.
The water feature uses bamboos and grasses to supply a subtle background sound to aid in relaxation, healing and meditation.
The plants in the pots on the decking have been chosen for their aroma and the herbs are used for both scent and taste. The use of several types of building material gives a greater array of textures.
Within this garden we have stimulated all the senses, sight, sound, smell, taste and touch as a result we have also awakened the inner you.
The wild flower area has been incorporated to attract wild life butterflies bees etc.
The design was created with the show in mind and the choice of materials was affected by the fact that the garden had to be removed at the end of the show.
Most people today have a stressful existence and require a simple garden in which to relax and unwind.
I think we have achieved this in the garden we are presenting in the show.
The functions are based on either the plant energies or the colour of the plants and flowers.
- The Acer (energies) realigns the meridians or charkas
- The Elder (energies) Psychic protection allowing deeper meditation
- The Pittospora (energies) helps to give clarity and understanding of the meditation
- Willow (energies) Aids in spiritual cleansing. Cleansing is the removal of negative energies from the whole body both spiritual and physical.
- Bamboo (sound) The silent rustle of the leaves helps to relax and focus the conscious mind, allowing better access to the sub conscious during meditation.
- The water feature, (sound and energy) this will do the same work as the bamboo with regard to the sound. The flowing water will increase the energy of the whole garden.
- The amethyst crystal (energies) helps to clear and still the mind.
As with all spiritual gardens the design on the drawing board will not always be exactly the same as the finished garden, this is because when building the garden you are creating an area that will evolve and as things evolve they change, some modifications may be made to the garden during construction as the balance of both the garden and the energies must be maintained.
