PROJECT The Friendly Plant
Now, imagine experiencing such a day locked indoors, where the weather is always the same and the view never changes. in lockdown, the busier we became, as more individuals sought to transform their neglected gardens into valuable extensions of their homes.
To achieve this, we needed clients to sign up for designs, allowing us to navigate the design process and make necessary adjustments during the lockdown. Once restrictions are lifted, we could then schedule installations.
With a large social media following, we utilised this time to engage our audience. As the novelty of being at home faded, many people found themselves with extra time on their hands and realised that their outdoor spaces weren’ t enhancing their property. The longer we were
A recurring conversation during that time was that many people had usable garden spaces but still spent most of their time indoors. It wasn’ t that they didn’ t want to enjoy the outdoors; rather, their gardens felt uninviting and underutilised. These spaces were often just barren patches outside the house- sandy and desolate, with only the hardiest plants surviving.
This garden is an example of how we turned a longforgotten corner of the garden into a destination for the family to entertain guests and create memories.
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