Riding Stables Garden

View of the Site at the Back of the Stables

Existing Ramp from the Stables

I have been asked to create a garden on some ground at the back of riding stables for disabled children in Essex.

There is an existing slope suitable for wheelchairs but the rest of the ground is very stony with patchy, rough grass. The trustees of the stables have managed to arrange a days labour from a City firm which will be a band of about twenty willing volunteers, who will need supervision and a plan.

Full View

The trustees are looking for a garden which is both safe and pleasant to sit in for waiting parents and staff, when they get a chance !

New Ramp at an Angle, two sitting areas

I have created a design where the wheelchair slope is at 45 degrees from the back of the stable leading to a choice of routes to two sitting areas. The path is wide and a bright colour using resin based shingle suitable for wheelchairs etc. There is a raised bed next to the slope with strongly scented planting.

View from the Stable

There is a lawn between the stable and the path, and beyond the path is meadow grass with 50 percent wild flowers as the stables management are keen to attract bees, butterflies etc.

Top View with Labels