LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
use for daily life. A wide range of brick and walling products can be used to complete the look.
IMPACTFUL PAVING Introducing hardscape elements is a practical way to increase space. Adding curves and circles as well as different laying patterns in a range of colours and heights will add depth, interest, and colour to your garden.
VERTICAL THINKING
Use vertical wall space to create a living wall, allowing even the smallest of spaces to flourish. Edible gardening has grown in popularity – irrespective of whether you find yourself in an urban enclave or a country garden so why not add some herbs to your wall as well as herbaceous perennials, grasses and small shrubs. Window pots are also great if you are short of space or you can try and grow your own vegetable patch, which not only looks great but can also be of practical
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LET THE LIGHT IN Where possible, use reflective and light- coloured materials to make your outdoor space feel larger. This also applies to plants – light, bright colours will give the feeling of a bigger garden. We all know that white gives the illusion of space – so why not paint your brick wall white? If this isn’t for you, another way to brighten up your garden is by using surfaces that reflect light such as sparkly granite or glass tables.
INTRODUCE TEXTURE Like colour, texture is another great way to create the illusion of depth and distance. If you have a shallow, sloping garden, position fine leaves in the background and coarse ones in front, this gives the impression that the space is deeper than it is.
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SYMMETRICAL If you like to keep things organised, then draw inspiration from formal gardens and design a classic layout with a central point and symmetrical borders, creating a space that feels elegant and
spacious. You could also give a new look to a border with tidy edging such as our bullnose kerb setts to retain your planting.
CONSIDER LIGHTING
No matter what our best intentions are, sometimes the unpredictable weather prohibits us from getting the most out of the garden. Considering the lighting of your garden will ensure a great view from the inside – even on those cold, dark, winter nights! Try and ensure the lighting is sharp to highlight plants and create shadows as well as adding depth to your garden.
FOCAL POINTS Small gardens don’t always have room for large sculptures, but you can still create focal points. A small water feature offset by large stones and rocks makes for an addition to your garden. A small garden doesn’t mean you have to curb your ambitions. No matter what size of outdoor space you have, it is possible to grow a wide range of plants and create a charming outdoor space that you can enjoy throughout the year.
Ronan O’Dowd is landscape designer at Acheson & Glover
issue 02 2021
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