I am out there every spare moment. That you enjoyed the work is a big bonus for me, it shines through in the sanctuary you have created in the middle of suburban London
Jane, Muswell Hill
The first thing to think about, regardless of the size of your plot, is what is the garden for? What do you want to do in it? Your answers might include working on a laptop, sitting and reading and enjoying …
There is a paradox associated with front gardens: you tend not to notice your own because you see it every day whereas, for visitors, it’s the first thing that hits them.
Planters are a great way to maximise impact in a small space while keeping maintenance as low as possible.