Oak & Steel benches with backrests
for the new “Oudolf Landscape” at
RHS Gardens Wisley

The exciting new “Oudolf Landscape” has been taking shape at RHS Garden Wisley. Oxford Oak was thrilled to be commissioned to make seven Oak & Steel benches with backrests for this project designed by inspirational landscape designer Piet Oudolf.

Peter Jones, Garden Manager at Wisley, chose Oak & Steel benches for their minimalist design, to harmonise with the “New Perennial” style planting, particularly as the planting mellows to its autumn and winter palettes. 

Oak and Steel benches being installed
Oak and Steel bench with backrest
Oak and Steel benches being installed
opening ceremony at the Oudolf Landscape

The team at Wisley have been completing the transformation of the 2ha site planting over 37,000 plants this spring. The Oudolf Landscape was opened on May 15th 2024 with a ceremony for all those involved in the project.

The benches create comfortable seating along the new serpentine paths, encouraging visitors to slow down even more and enjoy the beautiful immersive planting.

Piet Oudolf and the RHS Wisley Team

Piet Oudolf and the RHS Wisley Garden team enjoying the comfy seating

Oak and Steel bench in the newly planted Oudolf Landscape

The Oudolf Landscape is now open to the public.

Oak and steel benches in the Oudolf Landscape August 2024

The Oudolf Landscape planting looking fabulous in August 2024. 

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