Long Rake Spar
Decorative aggregate suppliers, Long Rake Spar supported the
Spiralling Into Control garden at the RHS Tatton Flower Show this
year, by donating their Derbyshire Gold, market leading Goldpath
and striking Scottish Boulders.
The garden, which was designed by Simon Fagg and built by
Appleyard Landscape was part of the RHS’ Greening Grey Britain
campaign and aimed to show visitors that they can create a
front garden that incorporates the functionality of everyday
life, alongside inspirational planting and sustainable water
management.
The design offered a responsible way of dealing with rainwater
runoff with its green roofed car port and the SuDS compliant FlexiPave surfacing, supplied by KBI. The Flexi-Pave was supported by a
Goldpath subbase, chosen because of its natural setting properties
which bind the gravel together to create a compacted surface that
remains firmer than conventional loose aggregate.
The main planting beds were covered by bright Derbyshire Gold
chippings which surrounded the striking central spiral, providing a
distinctive contrast to the drought resistant green planting and the
pink wooden sleepers of the raised beds.
As well as offering a practical car parking area, Spiralling Into
Control demonstrated how various aspects of gardening can
be incorporated into an efficient and versatile space. Vegetable
and composting areas were created alongside dedicated wildlife
segments such as the sunken raingarden that was banked by
Scottish Boulders to support a variety of habitats.
The garden offered a unique experience to visitors at Tatton by
showing how sustainability and planting can be integrated into any
design when creating a front garden which is used for parking.
www.longrakespar.co.uk
10 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 15