It is often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In many ways, this applies – as for most things in life – to the basics of gardening and landscape design. Having said this, it is also true that values, styles, innovations, availability and trends have pushed the envelope on these very fundamentals and will doubtless continue to do so for always.
So, whilst line is line, form is form and focal points remain focal, the way we treat them and the exciting new plants, garden products and features available to us, are constantly providing outlets for fresh ideas and creative release. Students, enthusiastic amateurs, veteran gardeners and seasoned designers alike will get comfort, support and solace in the tried and tested but feel eagerness,…