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today's modern materials and with such a large variety of plants
being available, a garden can combine mystery, adventure and
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Example: The Family Garden
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this garden we divided it into three distinct areas, a lawned play
area where games could be played with plants that are robust
enough to withstand the odd football. The garden is sited in a
disused quarry and the side needed shoring up, which was carried
out with terraced sleeper beds attached to a board walk to give a
dry pathway. As this
area faced west it was the ideal place for an arbour to watch the
sun go down with a glass of wine after the children had finished
their play in the playhouse with its accompanying stockade. The
third area was left wild to provide a variety of habitats for
birds, frogs, butterflies and other insects and although
educational it is a favourite area. The garden provides a safe
play environment but it is also a place where everyone in the
family can relax and enjoy the sights, scents and sounds of the
natural world. |
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2002 Janette Merilion |
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Janette Merilion,
Lavender Cottage, Victoria Street, Billinghay, Lincolnshire, LN4
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UK Tel No: 01526 860270 Email: janette@merilion.com
International Tel No: (0044) 1526 860270 |
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