When I first heard the idea of creating a capsule garden I found it super appealing. It resonated as my first job was on fashion magazine Elle, where the idea of a carefully curated capsule wardrobe was the team go-to. It figures that the concept of a prized but pared down collection is easily transferable to a garden setting too.
As a gardening writer, I tend to be swamped by new ideas, plants and products every season, and at times it can feel a little overwhelming trying to sort the must-haves from the things to park. So the capsule collection idea of getting back to basics and downsizing to a few essential and timeless choices resonates as a way to cut down on the sheer amount of plants and features that make up my backyard ideas.
