Restorative Gardens For Mental Health

When there is balance between our daily lives and our coping mechanisms we remain healthy and positive .

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Designing gardens that are restorative  for our emotions can help redress an imbalance by offering our clients a space to restore attention, gain control, improve physical activity and reduce stress . Collaborative team work with other professionals involved with the client is welcomed .

Sensory Gardens

Design specific, these gardens are for adults and children who may lack sensory stimulus or have difficulty processing sensory input . These gardens include objects , plants and landscaping materials that focus on vision , touch, scent, taste and hearing.

Indoor & Outdoor Gardens for the Elderly

Gardens which engage the older person in the present moment offer mental stimulus , engage the senses and provide scope for improving mobility , balance and overall strengthening . Helping minds to stay positive in later life through gardening activities is a joyful experience

Bespoke Design

These gardens are designed ergonomically so that clients are efficient and comfortable while working in the garden .

Rehabilitive Gardens For Children and Adults

Physical disability and accessibility into a garden requires specific design considerations  of heights, materials , aids and equipment .  Once created the garden will offer opportunities for activity and fitness and general overall health and well being 

Education and Play Gardens for Nature Deficit Disorder

Learning about plants , growing vegetables and caring for nature are all essential parts of play . Connection to nature is an essential early learning device for the development of cognitive and physical development . Encouraging children to understand  the growing process helps them learn about science , culture, physical work , teamwork , relationships and more than anything recognising feelings of heightened self esteem and self awareness 

‘ A garden teaches patience and careful watchfulness ...above all it teaches trust ‘  Gertrude Jekyll 

Quiet Gardens

A place to be quiet is a design feature in most gardens . Down a small path , round a corner , behind a tree - we seek out quiet spaces to reflect . Wind chimes , acoustic screens , specific water features and landscaping  design will help drown out noises and reduce stress and help restore attention .