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OUR GARDENS AND OUTDOOR SPACE HAVE TAKEN ON A NEW LEVEL OF IMPORTANCE THIS PAST YEAR AND WITH HOLIDAYS ABROAD FEELING LESS OF AN OPTION , NOW ’ S THE TIME TO CREATE THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE YOU ’ VE ALWAYS DREAMT OF . OUR PANEL OF GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE EXPERTS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE 2021 GARDENING TRENDS ARE AND HOW TO ACHIEVE THEM .
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Jo Thompson , Director at Jo Thompson Landscape & Garden Design is a world renowned multi-award winning designer . Her stunning creations have won her many accolades including the Home & Garden magazine and the Country Life magazine Top 25 Garden Designers , Best in Show and Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Best New Rural Garden and People ’ s Choice at RHS Chatsworth . Jo has also recently worked with the BBC to create their Springwatch garden and had this to say about the trends for this year ;
“ There is generally a wilder feel , either to the whole garden or to parts of the garden . Native wildflower areas are much more loose , there ’ s relaxed planting and a far more sustainable approach : e . g . choosing plants that are appropriate for the location .” she tells insideKENT . “ This style is great for wildlife , another area that ’ s trending in people ’ s minds , and there ’ s an awareness of wildlife too ; creating habitats that are excellent for the biodiversity of the garden . Avoid pesticides and look for peat-free compost . Even leave a patch of nettles in an out-of-sight spot if you can bring yourself to – great for caterpillars . Clients are wanting to make the most of the space they have , and want versatility too , e . g . dining areas can crop up in different spots in the garden according to the time of day and light . Cooking outside is huge , as are garden rooms for obvious reasons . There ’ s an embracing of colour too . Bulbs – snowdrops , crocus daffodils , tulips etc ., are fabulous for colour in the garden from January to June .”
Contact Jo at info @ jothompson-garden-design . co . uk or visit her website at www . jothompson-garden-design . co . uk for truly spectacular and inspired garden architecture and design .
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