BBC Gardeners’ World: Platinum Award-Winning Garden Showcases MOSO® Bamboo X-treme®

If you tuned into BBC Gardeners’ World Live this year, you might have spotted something rather special – a beautiful studio garden designed by Rachel Bailey, featuring our sustainable MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® boards. And not just anywhere… these boards formed a stunning boardwalk and decking area that was the heart of the “Where There’s Water, There’s Life” garden. 

Rachel’s design didn’t just wow visitors – it swept the awards table too, picking up Best Show Garden, Best Construction, and the coveted Platinum Award. To top it off, the garden was featured on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World Live coverage, giving millions of viewers a glimpse of how sustainable materials like bamboo can look breathtaking in a show garden setting. 

For starters, it’s not your average decking board. Made from compressed, heat-treated bamboo strips, it’s incredibly durable and naturally resistant to rot and decay – perfect for a garden where water plays a starring role. The rich, deep colour of the boards complemented Rachel’s planting scheme beautifully, creating a seamless connection between the hard landscaping and the lush, wildlife-friendly planting. 

From a sustainability point of view, bamboo is a superstar. It’s one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, capturing huge amounts of carbon during its growth. Every MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® board used in this garden will last for decades, reducing the need for replacement and keeping waste out of landfill. That’s good news for the planet – and for your wallet. 

Visitors strolling along the boardwalk commented on the smooth yet non-slip surface, which makes it safe in all weathers – a must for any outdoor space in the UK. Whether it’s a public show garden or your own back garden, that combination of beauty, durability, and slip resistance is a real win. 

If you’re looking for inspiration on how to use bamboo decking creatively, Rachel’s garden is a perfect case study. It shows that sustainable materials don’t have to compromise on style – they can be the star of the show. 

Want to see more? Check out Rachel Bailey Studio’s Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and close-ups of the award-winning design. Otherwise, get in touch to see how Gripsure can make your garden dreams come true.