A thoughtful guide to choosing plant types that suit small gardens, focusing on good behaviour, structure, repetition, and long-term ease of maintenance in compact spaces.
Tag Archives: Garden Design
Underplanting
Underplanting explained: how layering plants beneath trees and shrubs improves soil health, suppresses weeds, boosts resilience, and creates low-maintenance, natural-looking gardens.
Pathways & Soil Compaction in Gardening
How garden pathways influence soil compaction, plant health, drainage, and long-term soil structure, with practical guidance for prevention and repair.
The Small Garden
An exploration of what makes small gardens thrive and why overcrowding, poor structure, and lack of consistency can make compact gardens feel unsettled over time.
How to Read a Garden
A professional gardener explains why the true heart of a garden lies in its structure, soil, light, and flow — not just the plants.
Earthly Comforts 