"The new QEII garden in Regent's Park took a different approach - they kept most of it on site. Some 1,000 cubic metres of concrete were broken up and crushed into gravel, then used to landscape the garden."
"Thanks to the deep roots and slower, stockier growth, the plants will be more resistant to climate change and less likely to suffer in our increasingly warm summers."
"The garden's gestation has only just started, and it's going to take time to reach full maturity. But that means regular visitors can see the garden growing up over the next few years."
A 2-acre plot in Regent's Park has been converted from a concrete nursery into a wildlife-friendly garden by reusing 1,000 cubic metres of concrete. The concrete was crushed into gravel, affecting soil chemistry and pH levels. The garden features slower-growing plants with deep roots, making them more resilient to climate change. Visitors will witness the garden's gradual growth over the years, as it is designed in zones with various plant types, including flowering plants, woodlands, and grasslands.
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