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Image from OKA ADD SOFTNESS The modern garden should cry out to be sat in - it should cosset and relax - like an extension of the living room. To achieve this, it’s important to add soft elements. Remembering that on the whole, gardens are hard spaces in their bones - but by layering textiles, materials and different seating options, we can create something really rather special. As well as textiles, take care to look at the ways your hard landscaping interacts with your soft landscaping - that is, your decking, patio, walls with your planting and lawns. Lots of texture and softness can be added with the careful selection of plants and trees - you want movement in the wind and tactile elements. THE LIFE AQUATIC Adding water to the garden can be one of the best things to do for your mental health. Here are a few things to consider: CONSIDER THE MOOD YOU ARE TRYING TO CREATE Water can play many roles in the garden, so it is good to be clear about the different atmospheres you want to achieve. For instance, a swimming pool or natural swimming pond could create a wonderful social space in a family garden, while an ornamental water feature could make a dramatic focal point in a smaller, urban plot. Images, left to right from top: Mudcloth Cushion and Anouk Cushion, from £35 www.hauslife.co.uk; Chair, £279.99 from shop.sueryder. org; Outdoor Rug, £59.95, Cuckooland; Verano Lounger, £479 from Danetti; Outdoor Cushions, £25 each from Ragged Rose Image from Go Modern Furniture MAKE SURE YOUR WATER FEATURE RELATES TO THE STYLE OF THE HOUSE Design detailing and choice of materials are an essential part of good garden design, but they are particularly important in smaller gardens, where water features might need to be sited close to a property. Water features can look completely out of place if they have no relation to the character of the house or the design of the garden that surrounds them. Use materials to reflect the other elements in the garden, such as paths and walls, and match the colour and tone of the materials to that of the building so they don’t jar and make for an uncomfortable setting. REMEMBER THAT DIFFERENT MATERIALS CREATE DIFFERENT SOUNDS WHEN WATER FALLS ONTO OR RUNS OVER THEM We all see and experience the sound of water very differently. It’s a very personal experience and you need to explore what it is that appeals to you about different sounds and what you might find distracting. Metal for example, can create quite a harsh sound if water falls onto it directly, but it will sound completely different if water falls down it vertically. 18 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER When viewing a pond or reflective surface, the more water you can see the bigger impact it will have, so don’t stint on size. Remember that if your pool or water feature is surrounded by planting, then the visible surface of water reduces further. PLAY WITH THE JOURNEY Think about the journey that water could take around your garden and unusual ways to capture it. Playing with the passage of water provides a wonderful interest in the garden. This is especially exciting for children and encourages outdoor play, exploration and creativity. Movement also helps to keep water clean and avoid stagnation as it heats up, especially in more open areas. Also consider where the water might be captured from, such as roofs or drainpipes. Introducing something like a rain chain is a great way to add interest and allows you to see the water run from the roof down the chain into the garden below. BE HONEST ABOUT THE TIME YOU CAN COMMIT TO MAINTENANCE Filtration systems can minimise maintenance required to keep water fresh, but remember a shallow pool of water is more likely to go green over time than a deeper water pool and don’t forget water can become hot and dry out in certain conditions, too, so you might need to top it up over time. Image and furniture from www.juliettesinteriors.co.uk Turn in by Pink House, we are at the rear (Auto Gate) • Tubs and baskets • Bedding and boarder plants • Shrubs and perennials • Climbers Open: Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Geraniums and fuchsias Phone: 01243 544 544 TJAN TIMBER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS OF GARDEN SHEDS & SECTIONAL BUILDINGS WE ALSO MANUFACTURE: PLAY HOUSES. STORAGE CHESTS. GARDEN TIDYS. SUMMERHOUSES. LOG STORES. POULTRY HOUSING. KENNELS & OTHER PET HOUSING. CONCRETE BASES OFFERED RE-FELTS BAKERS FARM, SELSEY RD, SIDLESHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX. PO20 7NE. T: 01243 641 683 E:INFO@TROJANTIMBERPRODUCTS.CO.UK www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 19
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