Looms & Blooms – 300 Years of Avoca

Kevin Dennis

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About the Garden - Medium Show Garden

The Avoca 300-year anniversary garden celebrates Avoca’s heritage and marks three centuries of weaving in its Wicklow mill. While nodding to Avoca’s rich history, the garden design has a contemporary feel. The latest material trends are incorporated, illustrating how Avoca is at the forefront of modern design.

Users can immerse themselves in the sunken space at the centre of the garden. A feature steel pergola creates dappled shade from the sun to mimic threads of yarn; the most important component of Avoca’s 300-year story.

The water feature creates the visual effect of a loom, while copper also features in the design as a nod to the early copper mines in Avoca village. The garden has both shaded and sun areas. Lush green ferns draw in the deep green of Wicklow, while perennials connect with Avoca’s long-standing love of colour.

About the Designer

Kevin Dennis

Designer Information

When he established his landscaping company in 2007, Kevin Dennis discovered a work-life balance that allows him to combine his creative and practical skills. Today, he creates bespoke garden designs in Dublin city and the surrounding suburbs.

Kevin has a passion for transforming outdoor spaces into inspiring, versatile, practical gardens. His designs encourage people to benefit both mentally and physically from their gardens.

This is Kevin’s sixth show garden at Bord Bia Bloom. He has previously won four gold medals, a silver-gilt medal, a Best in Category Award, and the Designers’ Choice Award.