BIT ON THE SIDE

TURN YOUR BORING PATH INTO A GARDEN RETREAT

That path along the side of your home serves its purpose by taking you from A to B – perhaps from the kitchen to the fuse box or bins. There can be up to 40sqm of pavers and a bit of dirt on the side here, but not much else. Wasted space! So turn it into a destination where you can stop, take time out from life’s hassles, be alone with your thoughts and even create a private book nook if there’s room. Then look around at other unused spaces and see what you can reclaim!

1 take a break in nature This path still leads to your destination, but if you turn it into a tourist route you can have a spell on your journey! 2 drama and beauty! The vibrant purple flowers of Salvia ‘Amistad’ emerge from black bracts from January to April. Dramatic but easy-care and a good grower, it’s an ideal edging plant for your path.