October 2013 News from the Nursery

At this time of year much of the colour in the garden is from evergreen foliage or coloured stems. Shapes of plants and sculptured shapes in hedges and topiary also become more prominent and important.
The froth of gardens in the summer months gives way to a more calm and sleek effect.
Not only are plants in one form or another important, but any hard landscaping can compliment the sharper look in winter.
When winter strips the garden to its bare bones, pathways, walls, features like large tubs, pergolas and seating areas can make the garden come to life as the shadows of low winter sunshine hit a strategic feature for example an urn.
Evergreen grasses are good for winter in these sorts of situations.