When we think of the words 'urban garden', two words spring to mind - small and grey. Whilst it is true that most urban gardens are small, by virtue of the space available in urbanised areas, they do not have to be grey and dull and depressing. Rather, we present some tips for making the most of your space.
Planting the entire garden in grasses provides a striking effect in summer and autumn when they are all in flower. Their foliage has a very wide range of form and colour. Grasses must be cut down throughout winter but, being hardy, they are ideally suited to our climate and even to being covered with snow.
An alterative to this design, if your garden has dry soil, is to use plants that are less colourful but very green and full. Emphasis should be on shape, and using evergreen planting. Bulbs and lilies will provide summer interest.
The key with a small urban garden is to get the best use out of the space. Make your garden an inner city haven with a planting style like the ones above, but don't go overboard. Functionality is key. Make sure that you can wander up the garden and that, if you have them, the children have somewhere to play. Whilst you do need to capitalise on the garden space as much as possible, a patio is a perfect way to enjoy your garden. All you need do is lay down some paving stones, or slightly raised decking. Adding a few chairs and a table, or other such garden furniture, will give you a relaxing area in the garden and perhaps the inclusion of a patio heater will add the final level of comfort.
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