Staying neutral

If you’re planning on a spot of hard landscaping this year, the palette for outdoor materials should be clean and simple. Bright and bold colours aren’t conducive to the mindful state of calm which we now look to our gardens to provide. Neutral tones soothe the senses and make the ideal canvas on which to build your planting and allow the colours of your chosen planting scheme to sing out against the background. Opt for a limited palette of greys, taupes and creams for hard landscaping. Pops of colour can then be added with outdoor accessories as well as zingy plant choices.

WHERE TO BUY This calming city garden is designed by Bowles & Wyer. Find large outdoor planters at Dobbies Garden Centres