Natural, wild, play and plot scape

Project details

Client: First Step Nursery
Location: Upper Norwood
Date: March 2010
Collaborators: Assisted by Mark, Chris and Michael

planting plan

Many, many wildlife-friendly plants

Project details

Client: First Step Nursery
Date: March 2010
Location: Upper Norwood
Collaborators: Assisted by Mark, Chris and Michael

First Step Nursery were committing to making their garden proactively all about natural play. They had a fantastic undulating topography trees and wildlife which we shall work with to enhance the character of the space as well as optimize the potential for Childs play and homes for wildlife.

First Step water feature

We removed what was considered no longer appropriate to the function of the space; old sheds, redundant equipment and a raised bed too high for a toddler to access. A willow dome was installed at the back left corner of the site into a weeded and organic compost and bark mulched ground.

First Step long view

The boundary and remaining hut received non toxic timber treatment, and the rest of the open ground was weeded and mulched as we installed play features and natural planting.

First Step willow construction

First Step water feature

First Step woodland play

First Step compost bins

First Step bird houses

First Step sand pit

First Step compost pit

First Step fruit and veg bed

Planters on wheels, compost pit, sand pit, raised fruit and veggie beds, willow dome, hammock corner, water feature, gates, compost bins, wormery, bird houses and feeders were all included in the plan. The result was fun and very welcome.

planting plan

Many, many wildlife-friendly plants