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Shadows and sun dapples can both be used to enhance the pleasure of a garden (Image: Patrick Regnault)

Shade and shadows

05/06/2023 Patrick Regnault 664 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Patrick Regnault

Shade and shadows are influential in the garden. The first one can be a blessing, cooling and restful, or challenging – what to plant and how to deal with it. The second one is easily overlooked, always changing and evolving as the day and seasons pass, creating ephemeral patterns that can be whimsical or sculptural.… Continue reading

Appropriate plant selection helps to achieve a successful outcome.

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Three main factors of plant selection

04/06/2023 Georgia Warren 713 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Georgia Warren

One of the first stages of designing a space is considering the placement of hard landscaping elements, such as decks, paths, paving, seating, and walls. Once the hardscape elements have been laid out, providing a structural “backbone” to the plan, planting can be considered.… Continue reading