Category: Small Garden
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The Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden, designed by Nick Burton and Duncan Hall for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, challenges the prejudice and barriers often experienced by people living with the genetic condition. Inspired by Duncan’s eight-year-old nephew, Liam, the garden – supported by grant-making charity Project Giving Back and awarded a silver gilt medal…
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Side return garden ideas are one of the trickiest places to plan. In a nutshell, it is the area that runs along the side of a house. It’s typically a narrow, sheltered space, and it can be tough to know how to zhuzh it up. However, like with all small garden ideas, where there is…
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A conservatory can add a wonderful space to relax and entertain in. A mix of botanical prints, a patterned tiled floor and natural materials create a look that brings the outside in. FURNITURE Aluminium side table, 60 x 40cm diameter, and armchair, 87 x 61 x 56cm, £3,000 for a set of two chairs and…
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“People think the only things that grow in shade are hostas and ferns,” she adds, but a quick glance at one of her RHS Chelsea Flower Show displays of shade-loving plants will dispel that myth. “I want to inspire show visitors and let them see what’s possible,” she continues. Her Chelsea exhibit is divided into…
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Greek-inspired gardens are quickly becoming one of the biggest trends for the summer, and I think this bright, summery style will last for years to come. It probably hasn’t escaped your attention, but Mediterranean-style gardens have been leading the charge of this year’s garden trend. But if you were looking to hone in on some…
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Garden mirror ideas may not be the first thing that springs to mind when decorating your outdoor space, but they’re an excellent choice that can help make small gardens look bigger, while also elevating the finished look. Placing a garden mirror behind a water feature or sculpture can really highlight that element, while positioning a…
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www.evanemeth.com A conversation with Sarah Price about how she designs her planting schemes is fascinating. She works in an unfettered way, with no specific planting plans but an intuitive sense of the plants that will work well together to form the nature-inspired compositions she is known for. Her gardens are like exquisite paintings, comprising layers…
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Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they are planted, compact evergreen plants such as hebe and heather will maintain interest whatever the season. During my time as a professional gardener, I cared for many different evergreens, ranging from cloud-pruned Japanese holly to clipped…
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Climbers can be transformative in a garden setting. Whether you have a small, shady balcony or a south-facing tiny terrace, some of the best climbers to grow in pots can be used to great effect, making the most of vertical surfaces and thereby creating a green, living backdrop. As a former professional gardener, I have…
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Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can grow watermelons vertically, and there are real benefits to doing so? It opens up doors to cultivating watermelons…