About the garden – Small garden
In urban environments, space within garden terraces, roofs or balconies is often at a premium and does not allow planting directly into the ground. The aim with this garden is to showcase how pots, both freestanding and vertical, can be used creatively to green such a space.
The plot is typical of a concrete courtyard or roof garden setting which generally has limited soil depth and harsh wall surrounds. At ground level, selected shallow rooting plants have been chosen to grow within the raised base. Large freestanding pots of various sizes are used throughout for aesthetics and to allow for the inclusion of larger trees and plants.
Finally, a vertical pot system is employed to green-up the high boundary walls and unify the scheme.
About the Designer
Alan Rudden is a trained horticulturist with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. He runs Alan Rudden Studio which is a multi-award-winning design practice based in Dublin.
Alan has designed numerous show gardens at Bord Bia Bloom, winning a total of eight gold medals for his designs. He is currently in the process of launching a new business, Alan Rudden Collection, which will supply handcrafted pots to the industry and consumers. The Pot Gallery Garden showcases some of these designs.
About the Sponsor
Alan Rudden Collection is a new business from award-winning garden designer, Alan Rudden. Launching this summer, it specialises unique handcrafted garden pots and vertical a living wall system which can be viewed in Alan’s new showroom in Dublin 15.
What is planned for this garden after Bloom?
Everything in the garden will go on display in Alan Rudden Collection’s new showroom and studio in Dublin 15 following Bloom.
Designer Information
Email: design@alanrudden.ie
Website:www.alanrudden.ie
