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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Edward Bowring

How to turn an inhospitable hellstrip into an attractive extension of your yard – expert advice on designing, planting and staying within the law

Shrubs, including aloe vera in modern white planting bed.

Hellstrips can be a tough area to beautify, and any planting needs to be equally resilient and carefully thought through. Although commonly given over to lawn or neglected to the point of becoming a mass of trampled weeds, certain plants can thrive in this environment, supporting local wildlife and brightening up the local area.

Often ignored, hellstrip gardens are becoming increasingly popular, with the potential to vastly improving our urban environments. However, before you set out to cultivate the hellstrip in front of your property, we’ll take you through the potential regulations you might need to adhere to and discuss the dos and don'ts of hellstrip gardening.

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