Books
Gardens, Annotated: Chris Young on why great gardens work
For Book Month, Grace interviews Chris Young, the former head of publishing at the RHS about his new book: Gardens, Annotated. 200 gardens, taken apart, understood, and explained.
How to design a garden
Chris Young: My passion is garden design. I love to understand why a garden works; what makes it good (or bad); what principles of garden design have been used; and, ultimately, why it works. And that’s what I’m going to be writing about in this series; garden design and how to do it.
Garden design
Enjoy the Seasons – While We Still Have Them
Climate change is seriously impacting the different seasons and the role of seasonality in the garden. So how can your garden help to heighten the essence of spring, summer, autumn and winter?
Garden design
If in Doubt, Paint it Black...
The colour black is everywhere around us in our homes and offices, yet not often in our gardens. Why is that? Because when it’s used correctly, black can be a real game changer… especially for your plants.
Garden design
Discover Your Dream Garden: Start with These Five Questions
Are you wanting to give your garden a new lease of life? Or just update a small part of it? Start your garden design journey with me, focusing this month on working out what you actually want to do in your garden
Garden design
Designing Your Perfect Garden: Understanding Your Garden's Location
How a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, gazing over your neighbour's fence, and a bit of subliminal cognizance can help you on your garden design journey.
Garden design
The Healing Power of Gardens: Designing it in
What’s the best type of garden to be in, when you're needing some quiet time and reflection? Probably not the one you live in every day...
Lighting
Shining a Light on Why Less Lighting is More
Garden lighting is increasingly popular. But what should you illuminate and what should you ignore? Consider these five questions before you turn the plug on (or book in your electrician).
Garden design
See Your Garden Anew: The Art of Indoor Perspectives
Add an extra dimension to your garden design, by ensuring that some of the views from indoors are as special as they are outdoors...
Garden design
All Change? Maybe, But That's Fine....
I wonder if in fact, we are entering a golden age of garden craft