Ann-Marie Powell - Wildlife Garden RHS Wisley


Anne Marie Powell is someone who I really look up to as a designer. She seems to have a way of creating a very well-rounded site that perfectly fits within the context of its surroundings. Above is an image of the wildlife garden she designed for RHS Wisley. I myself have visited this garden and worked within it collecting moths, while on my work experience placement at RHS Wisley. The garden is rich with wildlife and strong bursts of colour in the summer months. I especially love the central wooden sculpture within this garden. Designed by Tom Hare. This onion shape creates a strong focal feature that guides the eye and allows the rest of the landscape to unfold around. Sculpture is not something I have personally explored within my designing but the use of sculpture in this garden really inspires me. 



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