Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 | Page 41

GARDEN DESIGN To the rear of the garden was a who perhaps do not have time for too poignant memory tree with heart much upkeep, therefore everything shaped keyrings hanging from the has been done with this in mind. We branches. hope Scotty’s Little Soldiers love it These contained heartfelt messages and it was a joy to create.” from Scotty’s Little Soldiers members Scotty’s Little Soldiers founder, Nikki to the parent they lost and a bench Scott, added: “On behalf of the whole by the tree provided the family with charity we want to say a big thank you somewhere to sit and reflect. and congratulations to ABC for their ‘Buds That Bloom’ was named by the work creating ‘Buds That Bloom’. children of Scotty’s Little Soldiers. “It means a lot to our families that Designer, Suse Cook, commented: someone is thinking about them in “Each year we select a cause and this this way. The garden looked fantastic year we decided it simply had to be in a week where the weather has been Scotty’s – a local charity to us which is perfect for outdoor activities.” simply incredible. “We have children and also have friends family in the Forces, so the charity’s message is one we totally understand and support. To learn more about Scotty’s Little Soldiers, visit: www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk The garden has been designed for predominantly single-parent families Issue 39 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 41