The journey between the two is through a mass of delicate grasses and lumpy mounds of box. The levels steps up gradually from a cast concrete terrace to a small sandpit and kids garden at the far end of the garden. “This enclosed back garden uses tree ferns to create a dramatic year-round effect.
Tom’s philosophy behind this design was to create a garden that would take the clients on a journey of discovery and make the garden a ‘ place of imaginative possibility‘. In contrast, the under planting has been pared back to a combination of feathery grasses, curvaceous boxwood and climbers. Behind this high brick wall, Australian tree ferns create a lush and leafy canopy. One project in particular that stands out is the ‘London Garden’. Tom Stuart-Smith has also been awarded 8 gold medals and received 3 ‘Best in Show’ for a number of his gardens designed for the Chelsea Flower Show. Their projects range from large gardens, public parks through to smaller private gardens. With an International reputation they design gardens that combine both naturalism and modernity. The practice remains small with nine landscape architects and designers working under the direction of Tom. Let’s take some inspiration from Tom Stuart-Smith, a landscape design practice established in 1998. Ideal plants for this type of garden would be: During the winter months the more tender plants will need to be protected or go into storage. Try to use a mixture of hardy and tender plants. So you might want to use a combination of planting to achieve an all year round look.
Whereas a typical English garden will provide all year round interest. Choose plants that have a range of heights such as trees, scrubs and herbaceous ground cover with climbing plants helping to tie these all together.Ī tropical garden will usually only provide an abundance of vegetation and foliage for around 6 months of the year.
Ideally you need a sunny, sheltered, frost-free site.
Tropical garden designs for small gardens professional#
Professional Garden Design tutor Gill gives you some tips…. This time we’re focussing on the outdoors and if you’re forced to have a staycation this year, what better way to make it bearable than by creating your own totally tropical paradise? The ‘Tropical’ trend seems to be enduring in interiors, and since 2015 we’ve been seeing a dazzling array of bold bright colours, palm prints, pineapples and an abundance of tropical flowers and exotic birds. Imagine Bali, under the palms, the smell of frangipani in the air….bliss! We all dream of lying in a tropical garden or by a pool sipping on a cold (insert drink of your choice), especially when options for traveling are limited and we’re all looking for ways to get that holiday-vibe at home. Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making.