With work about to start on my own outdoor space, I've been deep in a thoroughly enjoyable garden research project for some time. While pulling together ideas, certain themes have emerged that seem to set some spaces apart from the rest. For example: immersive, naturalistic landscapes; sensory elements that foster wellbeing; and layered, pollinator-friendly planting schemes that offer visual interest all year round.
I'm lucky enough to have a garden designer in the family who's an invaluable source of expertise and inspiration. If you're planning a redesign without a professional to guide the process, navigating garden design trends can feel similar to embarking on an interior remodel: it can be hard to know what direction to take and the stakes seem just as high.
