Modern garden design has a number of key elements that must be considered to ensure that function and aesthetics are in unison and that sustainability is given priority.
Modern gardens are primarily a social space, with wow factors created with the use of plants, focal points, sculptures and all the sensory experiences such as sight, sound, touch and fragrance.
To create an environment to enhance your space, your garden can pull together all these experiences.
One of the elements worth considering looking at in a modern garden can be to reduce the size of your lawn area and increase your bed sizes, also while limiting plant varieties creating groups or drifts repeated across the garden. This unifies the garden, adds a relaxed feeling as well as symmetry.
In addition, you might like to look at re-wilding or meadow landscapes - even if it’s only a small space - adding pollinator friendly bloom - which is a huge trend in garden design right now.
Hardscaping materials are another consideration - alternatives to large hard paved areas such as permeable solutions, locally sourced natural or reclaimed/recycled materials such as crushed concrete or composite or wood options.
Gravel gardens are not new, but they are another great way to create an easy-care garden and are right on trend and make a fantastic look.
Water is always so lovely and is still a must in a modern garden, whether that’s a corten steel water bowl or a trough adding interest through reflection or adding sound and relaxation with waterfalls or fountains. You could build a swimming pond which is sustainable, natural and chemical free including planting beneficial local plants.
It’s important to remember that your garden is likely to be the largest room in your house - so concentrate on the aesthetic and functional elements so that you feel like you want to use the space.
Lisa Walmsley - Dip app science,
Horticulture, Landscape design
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