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Before
A luxury apartment block in Henley was in need of a planting design for an extensive communal garden for 42 flats. The gardens had several raised beds, most of which were in full sun.
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After
A Mediterranean palette of plants were chosen to create peaceful and scented gardens for the residents to enjoy year round. The olive trees were planted to help screen off the garden from neighbouring properties.
HENLEY-ON-THAMES COMMUNAL GARDENS
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After & Before Photos
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Henley - a year on
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Gertrude Jekyll climbing rose
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Henley - a year on - Euphorbia characias and Nepeta
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Henley - a year on
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Henley - a year on - Clematis, Euphorbia robbaei and Nepeta
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Henley - a year on - Gertrude Jekyll rose
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Henley - a year on
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Henley - a year on - Festuca grasses with Erysimum
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Henley - a year on
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Henley before photo
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Henley before photo
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The communal gardens after plants have just gone in - April 2020