Archive for June, 2008
What’s your lawn made of?
June 25th, 2008Would you install fake grass? Most of us would shudder in response to the very suggestion that we might remove our lawns in favour of plastic, but even such a renowned garden organisation as the Royal Horticultural Society now lists several artificial grass suppliers on their information leaflets. Why? There are several reasons why you might […]
Front Garden Style
June 22nd, 2008
Style – garden furniture options
June 19th, 2008Choosing furniture to enhance your garden can be a big investment, so taking some time to think about the effect you are trying to achieve can help you avoid making a costly mistake.
A wrought iron patio set can bring a romantic, elegant and old-fashioned feel to your garden and can also be a good […]
Seasonal considerations for the ‘garden room’
June 16th, 2008It’s flaming June, and most of us are spending as much time outdoors as we possibly can. This is when the ‘garden room’ comes into its own, whether it is a conservatory space into which you bring as much ‘garden’ as you can, or an outdoor space that you convert as much as possible to […]
Small space, big ideas? Mediterranean gardening
June 13th, 2008One of the best solutions for small spaces owned by gardeners who want to make a big impact is to create a Mediterranean garden.
Start with a collection of unglazed terracotta pots which can be used to hold all your plants, leaving the garden area free for gravel, decking and other accents. Check the frostworthiness of true terracotta […]
Sculpture in Gardens - places to visit
June 10th, 2008If you want inspiration for garden sculpture, there are some fantastic events going on this summer. But if you are prone to impulse purchasing, it may be best to leave your credit cards at home, as there is something incredibly seductive about seeing superb art in superb surroundings and you could go home with a […]
Choosing garden sculpture
June 9th, 2008More and more people are choosing to emphasise their garden style with statuary or sculpture. It adds a focal point to the garden and creates a sense of permanence that is often lacking in small gardens which can sometimes seem to be constantly in flux as the gardener alters his or her planting scheme. However, […]
Low maintenance garden style
June 4th, 2008These days, when you say ‘rock garden’, at least half your listeners will think of a Zen boulder, surrounded by gravel and raked daily by contemplative monks. But the other kind of rock garden, also often called an alpine garden is often associated with the UK because our climate is rarely accommodating to delicate plants. […]
Green roof style
June 2nd, 2008Only a few years ago, anyone who suggested growing plants on a roof might have been dismissed as something of a weirdo, but no longer. You can find roof gardens at the Botanical Garden in Augustenborg, Sweden and on top of the Barclays building in Canary Wharf! And not only that, the green roof phenomenon […]
