Big ideas for tiny London gardens: mirrors, large plants — and black painted fences

“It’s a fantasy that small gardens want small vegetation,” says Gina Taylor, of East London Backyard Design. “One thing daring and architectural —like Fatsia japonica or Dicksonia antarctica (mushy tree fern) can really make the area really feel extra grounded and beneficiant.” The identical goes with pots: fewer in bigger...

London Open Gardens: Discover the secrets of London in the outdoors

Greater than 100 inexperienced areas that are usually off-limits to the general public will open their gates this summer season for a collection of walks and excursions. The London Open Gardens Walks and Excursions programme kicks off this June, with 30 guided walks and two cycle excursions led by specialists...