It’s time to rethink your front garden

For many, the focus is all on the back garden, but these homeowners have created fantastic front plots with inspiring ideas that anyone can try

Front gardens play an important role, particularly in our towns and cities. Yet they are often seen as an afterthought or simply as a place to park the car and store the bins. And when their practical use is prioritised we sometimes forget that they can breathe life into grey streets, provide wildlife habitats and help reduce pollution.

These homeowners are fighting the paved garden trend with inspiring ways to create a greener front plot. From Bea and Lizzy’s shared garden (pictured), to a seaside haven in Orkney and clever tips for hiding bins and adding colour. It’s time to rethink your front garden.

People are frightened by the idea of sharing space with neighbours. But we’ve only gained from it, we have more space and more pleasure

Lizzy McBain