Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Livingetc
Livingetc
Matilda Bourne

5 Reasons You Should Choose Big Plants for a Small Garden — It's the Modern Trick Landscape Designers Use That Actually Makes Outdoor Spaces Feel Larger

A small garden with a tree and an outdoor kitchen.

The saying goes: 'good things come in small packages', and for gardens, I think that couldn’t be truer. They’re easier to maintain, cost less to renovate, and are full of creative design possibilities.

Though it may seem like this year's garden window has closed, it's actually the perfect time to get ahead with your design. While the lawn better resembles the moon’s crust than a luscious meadow, you can be planning your planting ready for autumn's much-needed rainfall.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.