Paths do need to get you from A to B, but there’s no reason they can’t take you on a journey. By curving a path you can tease the eye, allowing a glimpse of the destination to create a sense of exploration, even in smaller spaces.

‘Curving a path through planting creates intrigue and allure, drawing you down the path further as you can’t see what’s round the next bend,’ says Sam Proctor from Chiltern Garden Design. ‘It’s a great way to encourage people to explore their garden through the seasons. A curving path slows you down intentionally, so that you stop and notice what’s new, what’s in bud, what’s growing, making travelling along it a mindful and de-stressing experience.’

In this garden, the path is made from handmade Vande Moortel Clay pavers in a dark anthracite colour, picking up details on the house and pergola.