The two things we always and regularly do with gardens is look at them and walk within them. Of course there are more possibilities: we drink and eat there when the weather is fine, we play, we entertain and maybe use the ground for growing vegetables and herbs for the kitchen. But most often we …
The lawn is dead, long live perennial meadows – this has long been my philosophy. Last week I was in a conventional garden with grass paths and island beds and it really seemed strange, but reassuringly nostalgic! Finding the right plant for the growing conditions you have to offer and using it boldly is a …
Perennial Meadows – Mass planting, mixed planting or matrix planting? Read More »
Paintings we frame and consider as art. Gardens are sometimes considered as art, but the elements we use to frame them form part of their design and maybe also part of their “art”. Here at Perennial Meadows we are concerned with perennial planting schemes as part of a garden’s design and many of the considerations …
Spring is still a fresh memory, summer is with us and autumn is approaching; no better time then to assess our gardens and make plans. If you can manage to plant up new perennial schemes over the next two months they will be well on their way to creating a bold display next year. Here …
