JUST ONE THING
By Caroline Knight
Rather than making and then breaking resolutions, let’ s use January to think about just one thing you’ d like to achieve in your garden this year. Of course, there will be dozens of things, but if you can make one of them happen, then you’ re a winner.
This realistic aim is yours to choose. Perhaps you’ d like to make your garden seating area more attractive. Maybe you wish to achieve a lowermaintenance garden, a more interesting border, fences that don’ t feel like a prison or a patio that doesn’ t attract so many weeds. You might want your garden to have a focal point, an incentive for people to explore, or maybe you feel it lacks plant colour.
The answer could be relatively simple. Even changing your garden chairs can shift the emphasis of your space. Painting a wall or fences makes a huge difference. Top tip: if you want to create a feature wall, then use a bright colour for instant impact. To make a boundary stand out less, choose black or very dark colours.
Even changing your garden furniture can make a statement.
If you prefer the lawn to dictate the atmosphere of a garden, concentrate on crisp, neat edges. Ensure the shape is right. Rather than fiddly curves and angles, go for larger-scale sweeps that make the desired shape more obvious. For a more formal look, ensure your lines are completely straight, with precise angles.
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