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Bruntwood benefits from Exterior Planting

Where:

Riverside, Office Space Size 2,000 to 55,000 sq.ft

Address: New Bailey Street, Manchester, M3 5FS

Riverside is a cluster of five commercial office buildings located on the banks of the River Irwell in Manchester city centre. With characteristics of a self-contained business park, the development borders a secure courtyard that is exclusively for customers use. Riverside is currently undergoing development works, which are due for completion in Summer 2011. Bruntwood are investing over 1m in Riverside to transform the building, reception and courtyard area, which will include extensive planting, water features and seating areas. The attractive green landscape in urban surroundings means your business will benefit from a tranquil location, away

What we used: A split-level exterior design that reflects interior planting

At the front - Acorus 'Ogon' (Japanese rush) is an attractive, dwarf, rush-like plant with gold and green variegated leaves which, while not fully evergreen, will withstand all but the worst winters. Grown only for their foliage, these plants associate well with other compact evergreens such as bergenia and black mondo grass to make outstanding winter and early spring displays - ideal for the front of damp sunny borders or in containers. Its size makes it suitable for miniature water features such as half barrels or large ceramic bowls filled with water.

At the back- Buxus Common box is a vigorous, evergreen, bushy, upright shrub or small tree. It has small, rounded to oblong, glossy dark green leaves. Its dense habit makes it ideal for hedging or screening and it can be closely clipped into different shapes. An excellent plant to make into topiary, as you can leave a smart finish after trimming. It's best to choose the dwarf form of this shrub for low hedging to create a knot or parterre.