An Englishman's Garden Adventures
Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I will show you how I have created beautiful designs that are stylish and dramatic despite being almost entirely green. … …
Read moreGive Green a Chance The importance of foliage in planting design
Unlike the culinary sages (Salvia officinalis) with their grey or purple evergreen foliage, the hardy perennial sages (Salvia nemorosa and Salvia x sylvestris) are herbaceous perennials primarily grown for their vivid flowers which have an exceptionally long season from May …
A good coherent planting plan arises out of careful considerations that take into account multiple factors In my last post (The New Pond Garden Planting) I showcased the shrubs and perennials that I have just finished planting in the refurbished …
The centre piece of my vegetable garden is this formal pond, which was started in 2012. It’s overall size is about 6′ x 11′, but this is an illusion as it is actually two ponds, with the bridge covering the …
A partial view to the landscape beyond is tantalising and greatly adds to the character of the garden, but you can have too much of a good thing… The ‘borrowed view’ is a design technique that maximises the sense of …
A Well Designed GlasshouseJudicious use of brick and timber has created a greenhouse with a timeless quality and solidity. Why choose a lean-to style? A lean-to style greenhouse is one that is built against a wall. The benefits of this …
