Why It Works
Chris YoungLandscape and garden design. Explained.
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Penguins go wandering
WIW 9 / Mar 23
I think I’ve become a bit obsessed with topiary this season. Maybe it’s the stark reality of winter, laying bare all the bones of a garden, that makes you see the spaces between all the elements. It’s the spaces between tree...
A cut above
I’ve talked recently about piecemeal planting - admitting that at home I’m wanting the pick and mix of one plant here, one there, just to try them out and get the experience of growing them. But knowing, obviously, that this isn’t good gard...
Head (and eyes) in the clouds
“Look up,” I’m constantly telling my children. Whether it’s in a woodland, a park or walking down Oxford Street, there’s often more to see – and more to enjoy – when you take your eyes away from the pavement (or your phone, if you’re a prop...
Plant, grow, repeat; plant, grow, repeat
Last week (WIW 6), I talked about simplicity. About being strict with your planting and not having too many single plants. Subscriber Anne Wareham commented that maybe more people should go for simplicity – especially if you’re a new garden...
Simple + effective = love it [I just can't really do it...]
One of the things I’m really bad at – and I'm sure there are people reading this who’ve started to think of ALL the many things I’m bad at – is simplicity.
I love the concept of form and function; I really respect it when som...
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