Winter Gardens

As Autumn fades taking its rich, luxuriant colours and abundance of produce with it, it leaves behind a garden stripped bare but equally beautiful, with the low setting sun casting dramatic shadows.

One of the greatest pleasures of winter gardening is having time to plan. It is a perfect time for looking at the design, as the garden is in its most raw state without the lush foliage of spring and the bright blooms of summer to hide behind.

Structure is the most important element of any well designed garden, it is the skeleton that holds everything together. A good framework makes everything else so much easier. Structure is the well proportioned layout of paths, patios and lawns, the height and stature of pergolas and frames. Trees and hedges are also considered structural elements. Here at London Garden Designer, our advice is 'keep it simple'. Keep shapes strong and elegant; If the layout is strong the plants will do all the necessary softening

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