Erecting a screen or clever planting will help ensure you can’ t see the whole garden at a glance. Both you and your visitors will be tempted to explore, which makes the garden feel more exciting. A focal point could be a statue or a specimen tree.
HAPPY NEW YEAR HACKS
• When planting bulbs, annuals or perennials in large containers, consider including an upside-down plastic pot inside the larger one. It reduces the volume of compost required and helps to keep the drainage holes clear. It also makes the container lighter and easier to move.
• If you’ re purchasing perennials as container plants, choose the largest you can find and split them. You’ ll get two or three plants for the price of one. clearly than other colours? They appreciate Verbena bonariensis, lavender, Aubrieta, Hebe, Buddleja and Nepeta( catmint).
• In an architectural, colour-themed garden which might be mainly green, include an element of biodiversity. Wildlife will thank you for green shrubs that also provide flowers, and flowering perennials and bulbs that complement the theme.
• Did you know that bees can see purple and blue more
• Plants in pots benefit from being raised off the
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