The Viking Cruises Lagom Garden is by garden designer Will Williams, the RHS Young Designer of the Year in 2018. Working with Viking for the first time, Will is the youngest designer ever to create a garden within the Show Garden category at the festival.
Inspired by the Scandinavian idea of 'lagom', the garden provides a space full of balance, where one can relax, entertain and have all the comforts of a contemporary garden whilst keeping nature in mind. It brings together modern design and nature, allowing wildlife to thrive in harmony with people in a functional garden for everyone to enjoy.
Natural stone is be used to reflect the theme, whilst also providing homes for wildlife. Designing for wildlife need not compromise the aesthetic quality of a garden.
The focal point is a garden room for relaxation with a biodiversity-friendly green roof and crittall-effect windows, which will provide a frame for the colourful planting behind.
The planting palette is simple whilst creating a food source to sustain local wildlife.