When it comes to garden design, there are planting styles to suit every type of garden, whether an inner-urban environment or an exposed coastal location. A relative newcomer to the party, matrix planting is gaining in popularity, especially since its use in New York City’s High Line and other high-profile gardens.
Mimicking wild plant communities, typically by blending grasses and perennials, matrix planting is a far cry from the neat rows of bedding found in formal gardens and can be used on both a large and small scale. To learn more, I spoke with some horticultural experts, who shared their advice and tips on matrix planting.
