Garden trends you need to know about
Whenever your home needs a refresh it is usually the interior that gets the attention. It is important that you remember to give your garden a spruce up as well. Here are some trends to bear in mind when you overhaul your garden.
Mediterranean haven
Although the British weather doesn’t always make you feel like you are holidaying in the Mediterranean, your garden can be influenced by it. If your garden is on the smaller side, this style is perfect for you.
Simply adding terracotta planters can make the space feel warmer and more tropical. You could even accent the walls with iron-framed mirrors to reflect the natural light around to open up the space and help it feel brighter and bigger. If climbing plants are something you love, then add in some wicker trellis to help them climb.
When thinking about your planting choices, nothing screams Mediterranean more than olive trees. To create a natural and timeless look you could plant agapanthus and cyclamen.
Scandinavian Minimalism
Looking in the opposite direction to the Mediterranean, minimalism inspired by the Danish concept of hygge presents a minimalistic viewpoint. Hygge means to find comfort and cosiness in your surroundings.
When it comes to materials you should focus on coziness and warmth but still keeping them simple. Stone and warmer woods should take centre stage. You can contrast these with black or white accents in your planters or ornaments.
For plants think about Scandinavian flora such as juniper, conifer, spruce and big bluestem. You should try and create cascading features over your stones which lead to a dreamy, pastel quality like a river flowing over rocks.
Topiary
A tastefully done topiary can be an eye-catching addition to your garden by creating dramatic shapes and dimensions. Topiary is where you carefully prune and clip a plant into a different shape. It is common to see them shaped into round balls and other geometric shapes.
You cannot turn any plant into a topiary masterpiece. Using evergreen trees is best as you can admire your design all year. Evergreens are usually fairly hardy as well, so they take less maintenance compared to other plants.
Make sure you plan your design properly before embarking on this project. You will need to think about the location of the plant as it will need enough room to grow but also so that you can maintain its shape. You should also make sure you have the correct hedging tools for topiary in order to get clean cuts and finishes.
Vertical gardening
If your outdoor space is small, vertical gardening could be the way forward for you. This is where you utilise the wall space you have and grow your plants on them.
Vertical gardens are great for herbs and other smaller plants as you can attach some boxes to the wall and have mini flowerbeds to tend to. This is a great way of enjoying your garden and becoming more sustainable as you can eat the herbs you grow.
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