MEDITE SMARTPLY, the leading manufacturer of sustainable wood-based panels, proudly supported two celebrated gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, highlighting the power of innovative materials in transformative landscape design.
Demonstrating the versatility, durability and aesthetic appeal of its panels, MEDITE SMARTPLY collaborated on the Gold Medal-winning Glasshouse Garden and the Silver Gilt Medal-winning Hospitalfield Arts Garden.
These installations showcased the use of SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT, MEDITE TRIMAX and MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME across bespoke architectural and design features.
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The Glasshouse Garden celebrates the transformative power of second chances through horticulture. Created by award-winning designer Jo Thompson, led by Nadine Charlton as Project Lead, and installed by Ryan Alexander Associates, the garden highlights the work of the Glasshouse programme—a social enterprise supporting women nearing the end of prison sentences with horticultural training, employment, and resettlement support. This immersive and sensorial space, set to be relocated to a women’s prison in the South of England, features a translucent pavilion surrounded by richly textured planting and a tranquil water rill.
Key MEDITE SMARTPLY materials used include SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT for boundary screening, coated in bespoke Dulux colours, and MEDITE TRIMAX for the functional storage structure. These products were selected for their superior visual appeal, excellent weather resistance and suitability for premium exterior applications.
“We’re immensely proud to contribute to a garden that not only delivers visual impact but offers a long-term legacy rooted in rehabilitation and opportunity,” said John Harrup, Head of Marketing at MEDITE SMARTPLY. “This collaboration perfectly represents our values: design freedom, performance and purpose.”
The Hospitalfield Arts Garden, designed by Nigel Dunnett and installed by Landform, draws on the sand dune landscape of Scotland’s east coast. Featuring a central ‘artist bothy’ studio and dramatic topography, the space is designed to support creative practice, contemplation and education. It is not only the setting for art practice, but also a place in which artists can garden.
MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME—a high-performance MDF panel—was chosen for parts of the garden boundary and key sculptural dune features. Coated in an iron-filled stain to reflect the natural geology, its exceptional durability and dimensional stability made it the perfect material for this exposed setting. After the show, the garden will be relocated to Ladyloan Primary School in Arbroath, Angus.
“Seeing MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME integrated so seamlessly into such an expressive and dynamic garden was truly inspiring,” added Harrup. “Its specification here demonstrates how sustainable materials can enable bold design while meeting performance expectations.”
Designed for long-lasting performance in challenging environments, MEDITE SMARTPLY products offer a sustainable and visually compelling alternative to conventional materials like concrete, plastics or metal.
- MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME is a high-performance MDF panel ideal for creative and architectural outdoor applications. With up to 50 years' guarantee above ground and 25 years in ground, MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME offers unrivalled durability. It is made using a resin with no added formaldehyde and acetylated wood, which is resistant to fungal decay and rot.
- SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT is a robust OSB panel coated with a smooth, heavy-duty, cross-linked polymer on both sides, making it ideal for premium applications in high-profile locations.
- MEDITE TRIMAX is a durable, sustainable and low-maintenance external cladding solution made from MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME. It features a Class 1 durability rating, perfect for long-life exterior installations requiring low maintenance.
