Work, Rest and Play Garden

By Landscapes Unlimited in association with NPB Design.The garden is intended to be used by an early retired couple, a couple who to supplement their income run a small business from home.

The garden has been designed to be very low maintenance, only requiring the minimum of time to be spent each week on tidying and grass cutting so maximising the amount of time the owners can spend running their business, allowing them to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labours in very colourful and practical surroundings.

At the rear of the garden a large garden room serves as an office, as well as a restful place to sit and view the garden.

The wall to the rear and on both sides provides privacy plus a backdrop for the planting.

The large Acer fountain is the focal point of the garden. It also adds another dimension to the garden when illuminated at night, the two benches provide a place to pause and enjoy the sight and sound of the fountain.

Plants list 

Click on any of the plant names below to learn more and add to your own plants list.

Betula utilis jacquemontii 
Acer palmatum rubrifolium  
Acer palmatum osakazuki 
Acer palmatum red pygmy 
Acer palmatum bloodgood    
Acer palmatum shishigarshira  
Acer palmatum Oreangeola  
Acer palmatum adrian's compact 
Phyllostachys nigra   
Miscanthus sinensis
Polystichum jade  
Uncinia rubra  
Festuca glauca   
Heuchera  
Dwarf  & Specimen conifers 
Daboecia x scotica silverwells  
Erica cinerea C. D. Eason  
Erica cinerea celebration 
Erica cinerea vivienne patricia