Hospice Garden, Kirkcaldy
This hospice garden features curved paths which flow through the space with areas for activities or to sit quietly.
Consultation & Concept
Our trusted partner, John Frater from Plantforms was asked to produce a design for a hospice garden to provide a tranquil and attractive space for enjoyment by residents, visitors and staff.
The design incorporated:
- Curved resin bound gravel paths flowing through the garden
- Spacious area in front of a summerhouse for sitting out and for activities
- A variety of circular seating areas for private contemplation.
Planting was a key element of the design:
- Winter flowering shrubs planted on both sides of summerhouse
- The private seating areas surrounded by Box hedging with autumn flowering perennials in between
- Bench area surrounded with low maintenance summer flowering perennials with ornamental grasses mixed through for texture, movement, height and winter interest
- Columnar juniper trees to add height on the path to the arbour
- Existing trees and shrubs retained and added to for greater privacy.
Garden Features
Resin bound gravel with block edgings provide smooth, attractive, low maintenance paths and circular seating areas throughout the garden.
A large octagonal summerhouse provides a central feature and attractive sheltered area. Summerhouse supplied and installed by our trusted supplier Gillies and Mackay.
A timber arbour adds softness and height to the garden.
An attractive drystone effect trough was constructed in front of the summerhouse to add texture and for feature alpine planting.
Contemporary hardwood bench and chairs provide smooth lines and attractive finishing touches.
Before & After
Browse the before and after photos.
Simply scroll the slider from left to right to see this garden transformation.
Completed Garden Project
The choice of materials ensures that the garden is low maintenance with a variety of textures to add tactile interest to the space.
The carefully chosen planting will provide colour, texture and movement for seasonal interest throughout the year.
The finished project has transformed the outdoor space into a welcoming and stylish space for residents, visitors and staff to enjoy.