The lovely owners, who share this path through green space, decided they would like to change the existing drought garden, to one that kept Camellias as a key feature. 

Both the geometric paving and all vegetation were stripped out, apart from a Hibiscus and a Murraya, which were salvaged for the new design.  The bricks were held to re-lay in a new curved format.

For camelias to survive in this west-facing position with hydrophobic soil, the design brought  a mature tree to provide protection, with close proximity of all plantings so that plants and trees could protect each other.  Heavy soil amendments and robust reticulation was also crucial.

The soil level was significantly reduced to allow for the path to be re-laid and for acid mix soil and kaolin clay to be brought in to remedy the hydrophobic, barren sand.

The new path was paved with old pavers in a meandering curve, and the Hibiscus and Murraya (originally planted up against the windows) repurposed for new roles in the space

Removing the existing trees on the left of the parking space allowed for the path to be extended for the lovely residents to meander through the new green space

The stunning 300L Malus eleyi Crabapple supplied and installed by Ellenby Tree Farm was appointed the guardian of the softer, green space

A very robust and efficient reticulation system was installed to support this non-native garden, with top spec items supplied by Nutrien Water Midland

The result of this reimagined space is something the owners can enjoy in all seasons, as they stop at the garden bench that holds an invitation, to 'rest-a-while'