Category: Small Garden
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Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Nick Mele American Boxwood Shrub Now 13% OffCredit: Fast Growing Trees Is there anything more stately or classic than a pair of gently rounded front door shrubs like boxwoods? And don’t…
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Lush, expansive gardens are a dream – but not everyone has the luxury of a large outdoor space. The good news is that with a bit of know-how, even the tiniest corner can be transformed into a vibrant green sanctuary. Jo Thompson is someone who knows possibly everything there is to know about getting the…
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Your garden is your very own paradise, which is why it can be so difficult to get started on it. Weeding, planting and harvesting are really the simple tasks, the maintenance that keeps your haven happy and healthy. It’s the design and the original build that takes its toll, especially when you’re stuck for new…
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The word ‘blobbery’ may not sound very elegant; blobs are not conventionally associated with elegance, after all. But in gardening circles, the blobbery – a term coined by Guy Watts, managing director at Architectural Plants in Sussex – has recently become synonymous with refinement and beauty. We’ve broken down this new garden trend to explain…
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Whether you’re renting a home in Seattle or own a house in Dallas, space can be hard to come by for gardening enthusiasts. Many lack the lawn space to plant their ideal garden, and even those who have the space might have budget restraints holding them back. However, creating a beautiful garden doesn’t have to…
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Key Takeaways Combine annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines to create a colorful and harmonious garden with varying textures and bloom times. Utilize shade-loving plants like astilbe and hosta to add interest to shaded areas while maintaining a beautiful garden design. Mixing flowers with different shapes and maintaining a color theme can enhance the visual appeal…
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I have visited hundreds of gardens over the past 25 years, and I think I could describe just a handful of them as truly ‘romantic’. For me, a romantic garden has a certain je ne sais quoi that you can’t quite put your finger on. It is usually about the atmosphere of the place, the…
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Plant in bulk In a small garden, you need plants near the windows that draw the eye as you look out. Thompson favours perennials that create airy veils you can look through; think plants with naked stems such as salvias, verbenas and rudbeckia. The classic mistake Thompson always sees in a nursery or garden centre…
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The corners of our gardens are rife with visual decorating opportunities. While it can be tempting to leave an empty corner vacant, you would be surprised at how easy it can be to fill this unloved space with bountiful herbs and fragrant flowers in a way you might not have expected, or in a place…
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Thorough planning and following a few key principles are essential for making a small garden sing. One of the best ways to approach a small garden is to lean into its size, rather than trying make it feel bigger than it is. Multi award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson is a strong advocate of this philosophy,…