GARDEN DESIGN
the space , bioethanol may be the best solution for you .
Helen Fickling Photography
In the same way that a hot roof terrace looks best with plants that thrive in really sunny conditions , water features tend to look most natural ( even very stylised contemporary ones ) with lush , leafy planting around them . Big bold leaves and water make for a very pleasing picture .
Incorporating barbecues and firepits Some people are drawn like a magnet to cooking outdoors , while others are fair-weather chefs . Working out which type of person you are will dictate whether you wish to run to the expense of an outdoor kitchen or would be just as happy with a stand-alone barbecue that you can wheel out in good weather .
Add a barbecue or fire-pit for entertaining . Sitting around a fire at the end of the day ( be it natural gas , wood , or bioethanol ) can be very calming , as well as warming on a chilly but dry evening . All exterior fires have their pros and cons so do your research before purchasing . If you cannot channel natural gas to
Add impactful personal details The personal elements you choose for your garden are what make it uniquely yours . It is the little things in life that make the big things sing . A sofa without cushions doesn ’ t look very inviting and a table without candles or pots can look half finished . The personal elements you choose for your garden are what make it uniquely yours . These finishing touches are entirely up to you , and , over time , they will most likely change with fashions and trends . In a small space , every element needs to work hard , often serving a dual purpose .
Where do you start and stop when it comes to accessorising your small garden ? Ideally , less is always more , but objects that you have brought home from your travels , as well as candles and lanterns , always lend a really personal touch . Whether they are statement pieces or simply a small reminder of a happy event , much-loved items can be accommodated easily in a small garden and updating those accessories is also an easy way to ring the changes .
Helen Fickling Photography
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