Dominic Lindenberg has succeeded in creating a garden paradise in a small area that offers its users a place to retreat and relax, while at the same time providing exciting lines of sight and combining local materials. The garden designer from Gartentyp in Sprockhövel was given the task of designing the 120 m² garden of a terraced house near the Zollverein colliery. It was clear to him from the outset that the mining tradition and Essen's location on the Ruhr would play a role.

During the survey, a lawn spread out before the garden expert like a long, narrow towel. To the right and left, flanking bar fences with plastic mesh privacy screens to the neighbors - that was the end of the "garden idyll". "It was clear that structure had to be brought to the area," explains Dominic Lindenberg, who was given the green light for a free design by his clients. His concept: an interplay of plants, water, stones, Corten steel and different heights - all together a varied encounter of different materials that combines zones of peace and relaxation with exciting views, corners and niches. From now on, there will be no lawn area, but not the inclusion of the neighboring gardens, as their trees and shrubs have been integrated into the concept. The taller shrubs and trees now act as an extension and natural enclosure of the garden and give it depth. As a reminiscence of the winding towers, Corten steel was used to surround a small canal for a water feature in the garden. Ruhr sandstone, a traditional stone from the region, was used for the walls of the plant beds, which vary in height. A covered terrace adjoins the house. This is followed by a green area with raised beds bordered by Ruhr sandstone, through which a path leads that is difficult to navigate thanks to its corners and edges. The highlight in this area is a fountain and a small waterfall that overcomes the height and gurgles merrily into a canal that runs across the path. The third and rear part of the garden is reserved for a slightly raised seating area with a wooden terrace. Here, a wine-red glass element creates an enchanting play of shadows with the leaves of the copper beech tree located there when the sun shines. This has another function, as it also conceals the neighbors' bar fences. The varied planting gives each plant its own effective appearance. Ornamental foliage perennials, grasses and small shrubs cut a fine figure all year round, while the summer perennials delight with their bright orange and yellow shades when in bloom.

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Photos:
Gartentyp / Frege photo studio
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(Published in CUBE Ruhr Area 01|25)