This garden is designed to be as unpredictable as life itself. It features a number of undulating paths and destination points which challenge the user to find the correct step to take next, with the secret being there is no right or wrong way to go. 

Throughout the landscape, users encounter obstacles that represent the journey of life. At the garden’s heart, a large steel plunge board is nestled in a valley framed by three Betula pendula ‘Spider Alley’ trees. Painted in a bright, metallic red, a colour synonymous with fear and intimidation, the board balances over a glistening pool of water that evokes a feeling of calm. The juxtaposition of the two elements creates a tension in the design and signifies the leaps of faith we must often take in order to progress in life. 

The betula pendula trees provide structure and enclosure to the space. Pinus mugo is a dense backdrop plant, which serves as a canvas onto which other plants can be painted. Lychnis petite white and thalictrum nimbus white give an airy feel to the space, drifting through the more recessive planting. Pops of blue shine through from nepeta faassenii.