Whilst initially the garden seems a very simple, minimalist design,
as I look closer and for longer my interest for the design continues to grow.
The garden is made up primarily of simple rectangular box hedges. Normally, this
would lead to a very static design however Bradley-hole has varied the height
of each of these hedge blocks slightly, creating a more flowing and dynamic
space. Furthermore, he has provided more interest through carefully thought-out
contrasts. My favourite example of this is the hedge blocks made up of
individual species contrasting with a dense matt of random planting in between.
The differing textures reminding me of neat English countryside fields with
their messy hedgerows and woods between. Another contrast I feel really helps
to round of the overall garden is the black wood backdrop to the garden itself.
This allows the differing greens shaded to become much more noticeable than
they normally would.
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Patton, A., 2013. Chelsea Flower Show 2013. [online] Amanda Patton. Available at: https://www.amandapatton.co.uk/blogs/chelsea-flower-show-2013-2/ [Accessed 5 February 2026].
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