Project: Garden design (private client)

Location: Biggar

This Biggar garden demonstrates that wheelchair accessibility and beautiful design are entirely compatible. The challenge was creating a fully functional accessible garden that feels natural, lush, and characterful - not institutional or utilitarian.

Composite decking provides a slip-resistant, low-maintenance surface that remains safe in Scotland's wet climate. The deck is enclosed by quirky timber posts rising through lush planting, creating intimacy and visual interest while maintaining full accessibility. A central pond with native planting forms the ecological and visual heart of the garden - cosmetically striking while providing vital habitat for wildlife. A row of dramatic Cornus kousa in a raised bed constructed with vertical sleepers add architectural presence, while large corten steel planters support abundant planting that softens the hard landscaping.

As keen growers, the clients prioritised productive space. The extensive potager area uses mulch over reinforcing grids beneath - an innovative solution that provides stable wheelchair access while maintaining the aesthetic of a traditional kitchen garden. A generous greenhouse completes the productive capabilities.

The result is a garden where accessibility is seamlessly integrated rather than dictating the design. Every surface is wheelchair-friendly, yet the overall feel is one of abundance, character, and ecological richness.

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