Page 99 - Country Homes & Interiors (August 2019)

Grow your own
A living screen and archway
in the form of scented climbers
makes for an informal border
in a cottage-style garden.
‘Wirework trellis panels offer
the best support for plants to
grow, creating an evergreen
boundary that doubles as
a habitat for birds, butterflies

and bees,’ says Hilary Thurman
of Garden Requisites. Wildlife-
friendly varieties include dog
roses, honeysuckle and wisteria.
Montreaux four-
seater dining set,
£699, Dobbies
Garden Centres

store in style
sheds and storage boxes can be bulky and
impractical, particularly in smaller gardens.
Maximise space by building storage into your
borders. cupboards with doors are great for
hiding away tools, furniture and out-of-season
accessories, while exposed shelves can offer

a touch of styling, such as rustic logs, outdoor
tableware or potted herbs and blooms.

Beautiful curves
Incorporating a curved wall into your garden
design creates a sense of movement and
direction in a garden, tricking the eye into
thinking it’s bigger than it actually is – useful
for narrow or small garden spaces. ‘our
customers often find that a curved wall
adds much-needed interest, transforming
an otherwise simple garden space into
something extra special,’ says claire Blake,

head of product management at Marshalls.

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Marshalls Croft
stone wall, £4.30 a
stone, Travis Perkins

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