Before drawing a garden, learn to look at it
Where does the sun reach? Which view should stay open? A notebook of observations can reveal the qualities of a setting before a single plant has been chosen.
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Design notes, planting combinations and details to notice. A correspondence for people who enjoy outdoor spaces and would like to understand them a little better.
Journal
Notes from the garden.
Ideas for looking more closely at an outdoor space and approaching a project with useful questions. Materials, plants and seasons explored through practical design choices.
A terrace that feels like another room
Clear routes, well-placed shade and planters in proportion: the choices that help an outdoor area become a natural extension of the spaces you already enjoy.
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Designing a garden beyond its flowers
Bark, foliage, seed heads and evergreen structure can give a garden presence in different seasons. The colour of its flowers is only one part of the story.
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