The Thinking Behind the Garden:
A Personal View
The Last Flowers of Summer: Plants That Keep the Garden Glowing
As summer begins to fade, some of the garden’s most beautiful plants are only just reaching their peak. Rudbeckias, Heleniums, Echinacea and ornamental grasses bring warmth, movement and colour into autumn. Discover how thoughtful planting can extend the season and create a garden that continues to evolve long after summer’s main display has passed.
Why should garden lighting be an afterthought?
“Good garden lighting isn’t about filling a garden with lights. It’s about choosing what you want to see after dark. A carefully illuminated tree, the texture of a wall or light catching the surface of water can completely change how a garden feels. Done properly, lighting gives a garden a second personality.”