Awards Won by Blue Gecko
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This koru inspired, sub-tropical garden won Blue Gecko a Silver Medal at the 1998 Ellerslie International Flower Show. Ben's aim was to create a garden which illustrated New Zealands wonderful plant diversity. The design achieved the right balance between garden and active space in a small area and relies more on foliage rather than flower - a garden for all seasons. |
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1999 bought Ben a Gold Medal with the garden 'Copperstone'. This design offset a simple and formal design with informal planting and paving, and somewhat unusual ornamentation, the resulting natural earthy colours giving a nice feeling of warmth and space. |
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Ben attempted yet another very different garden design in at the 2000 Ellerslie show and won a Silver Meadl for their efforts. With Blue Gecko's brief being to show Singapore as a modern destination Ben worked on a concept that pulled together the modern and traditional elements of Singapore. Feedback from the public was fantastic with many people saying it was the best exhibit they had ever seen at an Ellerslie Flower Show. Ben chose to use Orchids, Singapore's national flower, as well as lush planting such as ground ferns, palms and rubber plants. The central pool also featured a deck which floated out to connect land and water. |