Chichester College, West Sussex

In today’s world, many jobs involve long, thankless hours – so students saw the front garden as the transition between work and home.

Their design includes homes for insects and animals, including a pond, hedging and bug hotels. They thought it was important because so many habitats are destroyed when gardens are replaced with driveways.

There is also a foraging route from the gate to the front door, where herbs, micro-greens and aromatics can be harvested to brighten up post-work gloomy moods. Lavender, rosemary and thyme are also featured for their texture, colour, aroma and calming properties.

They also included ferns for texture and to inspire a natural glade effect.