The sinks have been made from a mixture of concrete and sieved peat, which creates a naturalistic stone-like appearance as it ages, especially with the growth of lichens and moss on the surfaces. Various raised beds and Alpine gardens created with old railway sleepers surround the stone sinks, troughs and planters.
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