Essentially Local May-June 2019

Summer in the Garden
June is the official start of summer and this year the garden trend is for natural
with bold colour. As you begin to plant, protect newly planted seedlings and
veg as frosts can occur right up until the end of May.
NATURAL SMALL GARDENS
Most gardens are about 4 square metres and
that’s plenty of room to design a usable space.
Fill colourful pots and planters full of bold floral
blooms. Keep the background natural and
sustainable - use recycled or energy-saving
products. Log and stone walls along with bee
and insect-friendly cottage garden and meadow
flowers will show commitment to sustainable
gardening. Perennials flowers will also give long
term interest while keeping maintenance low.
TOP TIP
Vertical planting
ideas are practical, use
space well and are
perfect for herbs!
ALFRESCO LIVING
If you love the alfresco summer evening
lifestyle call in the experts to create the
perfect seating area. Popular flooring this year
includes light greys and ceramic tiles - taking
the inside out. Stepping stones will lead the
way and be sure to zone your patio area
into rooms and include
heating like a fireplace or
pit. Garden lighting will
bring your space alive,
use it to show off specific
features and create
atmosphere.
Zone your areas – try
wooden planters as
wall. Get advice from
local landscapers like
Ace, Francis Rose, or
Hickford Construction.
GARDEN LIGHTS
Lighting adds ambience to your evening
soirees. Go LED or solar-powered be greener.
For ideas speak to MJ Electrics.
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