north audley street, mayfair
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In March 2021, Alexandra was commissioned by Grosvenor Estate to undertake the planting design for a public realm installation on North Audley Street.
A series of powder coated steel planters have been positioned along the street and in clusters to create a greener experience for all who visit.
Plants have been selected for their tolerance to drought once established. Many have characteristics such as thin leaves which help reduce transpiration or grey leaves which reflect light and heat. With the advance of climate change, gardening in tandem with drought will become more widespread and utilising plants such as these helps to lessen our water usage.
The majority of the selection also supports pollinators such as butterflies, moths, bees and hoverflies by providing them with pollen and nectar throughout the seasons. Pollinator populations are in decline worldwide due to loss of feeding and nesting habitats as well as excessive use of pesticides, therefore it is vital our green spaces and gardens contain pollinator-friendly planting.
With thanks to Publica, Form Plants, CL Gardening and Grosvenor
