Stratford-upon-Avon Living May - Jun 2021

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ADD SOFTNESS The modern garden should cry out to be sat in - it should cosset and relax - like an extension of the living room. To achieve this, it’s important to add soft elements. Remembering that on the whole, gardens are hard spaces in their bones - but by layering textiles, materials and different seating options, we can create something really rather special. As well as textiles, take care to look at the ways your hard landscaping interacts with your soft landscaping - that is, your decking, patio, walls with your planting and lawns. Lots of texture and softness can be added with the careful selection of plants and trees - you want movement in the wind and tactile elements. HOW CAN YOUR GARDEN GROW In these strange and unprecedented times, our gardens have never been more important. They have been the meeting place of family and friends and a real saviour in the face of so much difficulty. Whether you have green fingers or black thumbs, we have lots of inspiration for your space and ways to make it work harder for you! IDEAS FOR SMALL GARDENS Small gardens have a lot more potential than you may appreciate. Whether dealing with a long narrow space behind a period home, a cramped backyard that lacks privacy, or even a little courtyard, the possibilities are endless. So don’t write off your small outdoor area just yet... WHAT DO YOU WANT TO GROW? Are you hoping to grow cut flowers, your favourite herbs, or a few vegetables? When space is limited, it is especially important to determine which of these are worth growing yourself, and which are better to purchase seasonally from your local farmer’s market or shop. Focus on growing flowers and produce that are usually expensive, hard to find, have a short shelf life, or you use regularly. CREATE SEATING WITHIN BORDERS A great idea is to add seating to the edges of raised beds - it makes otherwise unused space a flexible element for socialising. Sleepers are a great option, or patio slabs on small diving walls. Have a folding bistro table on hand to create a dining area where needed. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX What about vertical gardens? Railing planters? Hanging baskets for strawberries? Images, left to right from top: Mudcloth Cushion and Anouk Cushion, from £35 www.hauslife.co.uk; Chair, £279.99 from shop.sueryder. org; Outdoor Rug, £59.95, Cuckooland; Verano Lounger, £479 from Danetti; Outdoor Cushions, £25 each from Ragged Rose Image from Go Modern Furniture www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 15
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