One millimetre of rain puts roughly 250 millilitres of water onto a 50cm-square cushion. That is almost a mugful landing on one seat before anyone sits down. The fix is not simply buying the thickest cushion available. You need the right cover, a filling that can release water, and a short evening routine that stops …
A contemporary cottage garden fuses traditional cottage style with ‘naturalistic planting’, according to garden designer, Tim Pilgrim. ‘It uses common plants – both edible and ornamental – as in traditional cottage garden planting, but planted in larger drifts. And there’s more thought to colour palette and repetition,’ he says. He’s gained a lot of publicity …
The common mistake is treating every bare patch as a planting emergency. Early summer gaps often appear because spring bulbs have collapsed, young perennials have not reached their full size, or a new border has not filled out yet. The fix is not to buy the brightest plant in the garden centre. It is to …
Eco-friendly garden design can save you money on landscaping. It can also make your garden look more individual, reflecting your personal style. And if you want to be more sustainable or encourage wildlife and biodiversity, then the design of your garden is an essential starting point. So I visited the Walworth Garden to find out …
A June border does not need a little water every day. That habit wets the surface, encourages shallow roots and leaves plants struggling as soon as the top few centimetres dry again. The better routine is slower and less frequent: check the root zone, water deeply when it needs it, then cover the soil so …