Noel Kingsbury

 


Noel Kingsbury is someone that has worked very closely with Piet Oudolf. I think this is very evident within the style of his planting. Planting is something I am truly fascinated by. The way in which pockets of colour and undulations in the planting can sculpt an entire landscape. I particularly enjoy the burst of blue throughout this specific planting scheme. Placing these throughout the landscape really guides the eye to key points throughout the planting. Im also very intrigued by the use of bright red florals only at the furthest point of this planting scheme. This creates a sense of height and draws the eye further back into the landscape, rather than only focusing on the front half, which I feel many people tend to do subconsciously. This is a concept I haven't considered before. Placing bold colours at the back of my planting schemes is something I will definitely look to explore in future projects.

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