Brett Landscaping supports Unpave the Way showcase
Brett Landscaping supports Unpave the Way showcase: Brett Landscaping supplied permeable block paving to a sustainable, climate-resilient garden designed by multi-award-winning garden designer Leon Davis at this year’s RHS Tatton Park Flower Show.
The Unpave the Way garden has been produced to encourage climate-resilient gardening, demonstrating how by taking a holistic approach to garden design, using sustainable drainage, rainwater harvesting and permeable paving, homeowners can future-proof their front and back garden spaces.
Brett Landscaping supports Unpave the Way showcase
Multi-award-winning garden designer, Leon Davis, has designed the garden on behalf of the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee for the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show in Cheshire (which is running from 17 – 21 July 2024).
The North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee includes the Environment Agency, United Utilities and Lancashire County Council who are supporting and leading this project on behalf of the wider Committee.
Brett Landscaping has been working with the design team to supply a range of appropriate paving used on the Unpave The Way installation, including permeable block paving products Invicta Flow and Alpha Flow.
There is currently a growing national trend of paved front gardens which increases the speed of rainwater runoff into drains and increases flood risk to communities. However, there are different ways of designing gardens to combat this and the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee has developed the Unpave the Way project to educate people how easily this can be done and inspire householders to change their thinking.
Crystal Orton, Environment Agency Flood Risk Officer and Unpave the Way Project Manager, said: “There has been great progress on implementing sustainable drainage (SuDS) into large developments and the public realm. Our aim is to share this with homeowners and inspire and empower them to better manage rainfall and improve the climate resiliency of their homes.
“Unpave the Way aims to inform and inspire householders to embrace permeable driveways and sustainable drainage components, collect and store rainwater for reuse, and choose climate-resilient plants for their front gardens. SuDS are our ally in adapting to climate change as they improve surface water drainage, cool urban areas and provide refuge for wildlife.
“We’re on a mission to make SuDS a mainstream concept for householders and one which they feel confident incorporating into their gardens. It’s time for us all to enjoy the multiple benefits of SuDS!”
Multi-award-winning garden designer, Leon Davis, has created the garden, having previously designed and constructed Gold Medal and Best in Show gardens at RHS Tatton.
Leon Davis, said: “The garden encapsulates two differing approaches to front garden design. The first garden focuses on DIY retrofitting of sustainable drainage and rainwater harvesting into an existing front garden. The second garden utilises readymade solutions for drainage and permeable paving products for use in a new garden design.
“The gardens present options for rainwater drainage for householders whose gardens may have either sandy well-drained soil, or poorly drained clay soils. Both garden designs make space for water, planting, and nature – to maximise opportunities for rainwater reuse, biodiversity, urban cooling, and householder wellbeing.”
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