Credit Crunch Gardens - The Off-Shore Garden
Credit Crunch Gardens - The Off-Shore Garden
Designed by Sarah Eberle
These three gardens are all inspired by the overall title of Credit Crunch Gardens. They are intended as a light-hearted view of stereotypical individuals in time of crisis. I do hope, however, that despite the humour they still provide fresh ideas for working on a very tight budget and under tight constraints.
Design inspiration
"The Off-Shore Garden belongs to a man who likes to protect his space and his assets and takes the form of a water feature with three large concrete slabs as stepping stones.
He is a good eco-warrior and has collected rainwater from his and his neighbour's roof; but has he told them? A storage system and tank allow the garden to be completely flooded to prevent access and a remote controlled boat allows the owner to while away his time when away from his tax haven."
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How calming and beautiful. I would love to come home and wade my way to the front door and a sea of complete serenity. I'm sure the reason for the garden wasn't so much practical as it was inspirational...a big congratulations to Sarah for your artistic perfection.
I love this idea, and WISH i could do it at my home - might try a few compromise elements instead. Thanks for something so different!
I love the juxaposition of this. Natural stones and slabs set against an urban, white-washed terrace. Pure fantasy!
Bonkers design. The postman would have a health and safety fit! Impractical to maintain cleanly, probably cause damp in the house. Might appeal to the odd MP with a fund for moat maintenance.
I appreciate the rising and falling of the tide regulating the arrival of visitors.
I don't like the designer's rationale, however the design is so innovative. I love the pale floor under the water although I doubt it would stay looking so pristine! This is fun and daring and very inspiring.
Concept of a entire front garden turned into a pond is really appealing, not sure about the props though.
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I LOVE this. Of course it's not practical really, you could never keep it this pristine, but I love quirky stuff and it would brighten up any boring street.
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