Bridgeside Lodge were looking to improve their outdoor space and offer their residents a peaceful place where they can connect with nature and members of the community.

The project includes revamped garden spaces filled with vibrant planting schemes and large raised plant-filled planters for easy access by residents in wheelchairs. 

Looking to create a greener and cleaner environment for residents, staff and visitors, we delivered 58m of green screens to freshen up the perimeter of the care home, help improve air quality and mitigate pollutants. The living green screens also boost biodiversity by attracting bees, birds, butterflies and other insects.

Adding to the tranquillity of the community garden, the screens also act as a vegetative acoustic barrier – helping to reduce noise pollution. 

We installed bespoke timber planters throughout the garden to provide amenity and enhance the space to benefit those who live and work there. The greenery filled planters contribute to sustaining and creating environments that support biodiversity. 

Included in the planters were the following plant species; Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ Pachysandra, Gaura lindheimeri and Geranium ‘Rozanne’.

Throughout the rest of the garden we included green features such as: 

Having an accessible and peaceful outside space is an excellent way for care home residents to connect with their community. 

Fatma, manager of Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, reflects on how the new garden not only lifts the spirits of the residents but also her staff and visitors she sees passing through.

Having access to outside space allows for social activities to be planned, promoting more local community engagement. This can foster intergenerational interaction, providing a sense of reminiscence for care home residents.

What makes this new space even more special is the addition of a memorial garden. This area was included to provide a place of comfort and reassurance to residents, family members and carers when a loved one has sadly passed away. Including this space will ensure that those who have passed remain a part of the Bridgeside Lodge community and home.