Design the garden of your dreams
A garden is a place of freedom and escape from the stresses and strains of our everyday lives. And it is a place where dreams can come true. I'm going to show you how to turn your plot - whatever its size or style - into the garden you have always dreamed about and it doesn't need to cost a fortune. All you need is patience and enthusiasm.. Before your imagination starts running riot with thoughts of how you would like your garden to look, make a cool assessment of what you already have. Is it a couple of acres of rambling fields, a large old-fashioned garden in desperate need of controlling, a more intimate but slightly cluttered space, or a paved backyard? Then decide whether it's a hint of new style you are after, which might suit a smaller space, or a complete makeover through which you will make a journey through your garden. Next observe the site and the conditions. What's the aspect? This means where the sunlight falls at different times of day. Does your garden...