Gardens like nature are always evolving and changing through the years and seasons. Furthermore home owners sometimes just need a change in the garden. You may be getting older and can’t manage the maintenance as much or are trying to make it more children friendly.
If you have a garden in Harrow or Hillingdon you may just want a change! Perhaps you are looking for new ideas or your garden has been trashed after recent building work.
Whatever your scenario Harrow & Hillingdon Landscape gardeners have put together the top 10 landscaping design themes! This means you will be well on your way to a new garden design in no time without a garden designer.
If you have a garden in Harrow or Hillingdon you may just want a change! Perhaps you are looking for new ideas or your garden has been trashed after recent building work.
Whatever your scenario Harrow & Hillingdon Landscape gardeners have put together the top 10 landscaping design themes! This means you will be well on your way to a new garden design in no time without a garden designer.
Modern gardens
Modern or Contemporary gardens work on the emphasis of spatial simplicity, bold lines and angular hierarchy. Modern gardens are extremely popular as they are easily blended with internal architectural spaces.
A very popular theme today is to have open plan kitchens and living areas which flow from large glass doors into the garden. This creates a feeling of immense space, air and light. With an ever increasing urban density in Harrow and Hillingdon modern gardens are both functional and beautiful.
Check out the images of our latest modern landscaped garden below. The landscapers involved had to build a new patio, pergola, raised beds, external cladding, turfing, and planting. We are particularly proud of this landscaping project. Check it out below.
A very popular theme today is to have open plan kitchens and living areas which flow from large glass doors into the garden. This creates a feeling of immense space, air and light. With an ever increasing urban density in Harrow and Hillingdon modern gardens are both functional and beautiful.
Check out the images of our latest modern landscaped garden below. The landscapers involved had to build a new patio, pergola, raised beds, external cladding, turfing, and planting. We are particularly proud of this landscaping project. Check it out below.
Sensory gardens
Sensory landscaping involves gardens which aim to stimulate all of the senses of the human consciousness. Sound, smell, touch and visual attributes are enhanced in a multitude of ways within the design. This is usually achieved with visual textures, colours via hard landscaping, planting and general garden design.
Architectural plants with varying foliage colour can create bold visual impact while grasses and bamboo can cause movement and sound. Scented plants can create wafts of joy as you travel between garden features. We have designed and built a few gardens in Harrow & Hillingdon. These are very effective for schools and retirement homes.
Architectural plants with varying foliage colour can create bold visual impact while grasses and bamboo can cause movement and sound. Scented plants can create wafts of joy as you travel between garden features. We have designed and built a few gardens in Harrow & Hillingdon. These are very effective for schools and retirement homes.
Cottage gardens
Cottage gardens have become famous world over and are reminiscent of old English cottage gardens. These gardens use dense plantings of seasonal flowering plants and formal lawns. The mixture of perennials and annuals create almost a meadow effect which can be visually very exciting. These flower borders are not just good for people but also fantastic for wildlife.
Cottage garden landscaping is great for the London Boroughs of Harrow & Hillingdon for a couple of reasons. Firstly, spatially they lend their hand to the average semi detached houses layout. With a central lawn area and sweeping borders this is easy landscaping to achieve within the local area.
Landscapers installing a new cottage garden should always the borders are dug deeply and ameliorated thoroughly. Garden maintenance teams should be aware cottage garden flowers require knowledgeable annual maintenance.
Cottage garden landscaping is great for the London Boroughs of Harrow & Hillingdon for a couple of reasons. Firstly, spatially they lend their hand to the average semi detached houses layout. With a central lawn area and sweeping borders this is easy landscaping to achieve within the local area.
Landscapers installing a new cottage garden should always the borders are dug deeply and ameliorated thoroughly. Garden maintenance teams should be aware cottage garden flowers require knowledgeable annual maintenance.
Mediterranean gardens
There is nobody who does not admire the warm colours and architectural plants of Mediterranean gardens. These exciting gardens are typical of the countries of Greece, Italy and Spain and have a rustic beauty which can baffle but inspire.
The great thing is Mediterranean garden landscaping fits in neatly with our desire for low maintenance and simplicity. As lawns and many vigorous plants has become less attractive due to maintenance these gardens have become very popular. These gardens use gravels and patio paving to create warm microclimates and weed free open areas.
These are fantastic for family get-together’s or just relaxing outside. The great thing is many Mediterranean plants will all grow in the UK especially sub urban areas like Harrow & Hillingdon. These gardens can be filled with grape vines, palms, grasses and succulents to bring a touch of the Med to your garden.
If you are interested in this type of landscaping contact us via our contact page! Our landscapers have experience in building these types of gardens.
The great thing is Mediterranean garden landscaping fits in neatly with our desire for low maintenance and simplicity. As lawns and many vigorous plants has become less attractive due to maintenance these gardens have become very popular. These gardens use gravels and patio paving to create warm microclimates and weed free open areas.
These are fantastic for family get-together’s or just relaxing outside. The great thing is many Mediterranean plants will all grow in the UK especially sub urban areas like Harrow & Hillingdon. These gardens can be filled with grape vines, palms, grasses and succulents to bring a touch of the Med to your garden.
If you are interested in this type of landscaping contact us via our contact page! Our landscapers have experience in building these types of gardens.
Arabic gardens
Gardens of the Middle East and Arabia are some of the most ancient and fascinating on planet earth. The gardens of the ancient Egyptians and Sumerians show an amazing understanding of architectural landscape design.
Due to these hot arid climates Arabic gardens aimed to create a green oasis with a central focus on water. Looking at historical Arabic landscapes there are very obvious straight lines which were early irrigation systems for old empires. Water being such an essential element for civilisation and life was celebrated in their landscaping.
Arabic gardens usually celebrate axial lines and geometric shapes with central focal points, usually water features. These garden design features are typical from the old Arab world and can be seen in the gardens of North Africa and the Middle East. This type of landscape design is typical of Moroccan courtyards and very easy to implement into the rectangular gardens of Harrow & Hillingdon.
Due to these hot arid climates Arabic gardens aimed to create a green oasis with a central focus on water. Looking at historical Arabic landscapes there are very obvious straight lines which were early irrigation systems for old empires. Water being such an essential element for civilisation and life was celebrated in their landscaping.
Arabic gardens usually celebrate axial lines and geometric shapes with central focal points, usually water features. These garden design features are typical from the old Arab world and can be seen in the gardens of North Africa and the Middle East. This type of landscape design is typical of Moroccan courtyards and very easy to implement into the rectangular gardens of Harrow & Hillingdon.
Tropical gardens
Tropical gardens or jungle gardens can be so striking and effective in the UK but can be a little intimidating to start. Surprisingly there are so many fantastic tropical looking palms and plants which can survive and even thrive in the UK.
The thing about Harrow & Hillingdon is these areas benefit from the urban heat island effect of London. This microclimate means you can grow many more exotic plants than outer rural counties in the UK. Tropical gardens are characterised by their bold architectural foliage and striking colours.
These gardens are perfect for creating hidden jungle hideaways to take you away from the stress of the modern world. Tropical garden design and landscaping requires forward thinking vision, a good knowledge of microclimate and plants. Harrow and Hillingdon Landscape Gardeners can advise you on the best strategy for implementing these gardens.
The thing about Harrow & Hillingdon is these areas benefit from the urban heat island effect of London. This microclimate means you can grow many more exotic plants than outer rural counties in the UK. Tropical gardens are characterised by their bold architectural foliage and striking colours.
These gardens are perfect for creating hidden jungle hideaways to take you away from the stress of the modern world. Tropical garden design and landscaping requires forward thinking vision, a good knowledge of microclimate and plants. Harrow and Hillingdon Landscape Gardeners can advise you on the best strategy for implementing these gardens.
Woodland gardens
Woodland gardens are not always the first option for planning a new garden. This is probably due to the fact many people want as much sunlight as possible, this is understandable! Especially in Harrow & Hillingdon gardens!
Where we usually recommend considering woodland gardens is where you already have many large trees in or around your garden. If your garden is shaded by surrounding trees (borrowed landscape) you can use them as a backdrop to smaller woodland plants. These can include bulbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs in large sweeping woodland borders.
These can be very effective especially if integrated with log piles and bark mulch pathways. Woodland gardens are great for the back end of the garden where shady, cool conditions can provide relief in summertime. These gardens are also great for wildlife watching especially if you install bird and bat boxes. This type of garden landscaping can be very affordable and ideal for Harrow & Hillingdon’s gardens.
Where we usually recommend considering woodland gardens is where you already have many large trees in or around your garden. If your garden is shaded by surrounding trees (borrowed landscape) you can use them as a backdrop to smaller woodland plants. These can include bulbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs in large sweeping woodland borders.
These can be very effective especially if integrated with log piles and bark mulch pathways. Woodland gardens are great for the back end of the garden where shady, cool conditions can provide relief in summertime. These gardens are also great for wildlife watching especially if you install bird and bat boxes. This type of garden landscaping can be very affordable and ideal for Harrow & Hillingdon’s gardens.
Wildlife gardens
Wildlife gardens have become so popular in recent years, today more people realise how essential biodiversity is for a sustainable future. Many recent publications and popular documentaries have raised awareness these important issues.
Furthermore the vital role gardens play in protecting rare and declining small birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Ironically these endangered species directly benefit our gardens keeping pest species at bay. Environmental benefits of wildlife gardens aside there are also so many other benefits.
With an ever more built up and urbanised world being surrounded by nature has become a rarity. Many scientific studies have shown that being exposed to nature can enhance our well being to up to 40%. Wildlife gardens can be beautiful with dazzling wildflowers and densely vegetated ponds. The best part about wildlife gardens is to simply sit back and watch.
Furthermore the vital role gardens play in protecting rare and declining small birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Ironically these endangered species directly benefit our gardens keeping pest species at bay. Environmental benefits of wildlife gardens aside there are also so many other benefits.
With an ever more built up and urbanised world being surrounded by nature has become a rarity. Many scientific studies have shown that being exposed to nature can enhance our well being to up to 40%. Wildlife gardens can be beautiful with dazzling wildflowers and densely vegetated ponds. The best part about wildlife gardens is to simply sit back and watch.
Oriental gardens
Oriental gardens typically characterised by the gardens of Japan and China are some of the most beautiful on earth. These very ancient cultures have been landscaping gardens for 8,000 years.
Many of these gardens were designed to represent the wonder and beauty of the natural world. They have an emphasis of translating spiritual energy laws such as those in feng shui. Oriental gardens seem to frame natural wonder with clean lines and simplicity providing incredibly interesting juxtaposition.
These contrasts combined with vibrant colours and spatial balance makes Oriental truly easy on the eye. These gardens can be surprisingly simple to replicate in urban gardens with some precedent images and a little imagination. This makes them the perfect landscaping design theme for the gardens of Harrow & Hillingdon.
Many of these gardens were designed to represent the wonder and beauty of the natural world. They have an emphasis of translating spiritual energy laws such as those in feng shui. Oriental gardens seem to frame natural wonder with clean lines and simplicity providing incredibly interesting juxtaposition.
These contrasts combined with vibrant colours and spatial balance makes Oriental truly easy on the eye. These gardens can be surprisingly simple to replicate in urban gardens with some precedent images and a little imagination. This makes them the perfect landscaping design theme for the gardens of Harrow & Hillingdon.
Allotment gardens
If you have never tasted the excellent flavour of freshly home grown vegetables you have missed out. Allotment grown food is simply superior to anything bought in supermarkets. There is not a year that goes by when there is some new health scare regarding intensive farming produce.
These big business producers grow for mass production, shelf life and use many chemicals to keep pests and weeds away. This has made growing vegetables and keeping allotments extremely popular in modern times. Allotments in urban areas such as Harrow & Hillingdon are increasingly difficult to obtain due to high waiting lists. This makes many people strive to take the plunge and turn their gardens into an allotment kitchen garden.
Such spaces can be extremely productive and even fun places to be. Vegetable gardening is fantastic exercise meaning for the health conscious gardener this is a great option. Harrow and Hillingdon Landscape gardeners are experts in creating allotment gardens including installing raised vegetable beds.
These big business producers grow for mass production, shelf life and use many chemicals to keep pests and weeds away. This has made growing vegetables and keeping allotments extremely popular in modern times. Allotments in urban areas such as Harrow & Hillingdon are increasingly difficult to obtain due to high waiting lists. This makes many people strive to take the plunge and turn their gardens into an allotment kitchen garden.
Such spaces can be extremely productive and even fun places to be. Vegetable gardening is fantastic exercise meaning for the health conscious gardener this is a great option. Harrow and Hillingdon Landscape gardeners are experts in creating allotment gardens including installing raised vegetable beds.
If you would like a fully qualified garden designer, Landscaper or experienced gardener in harrow or Hillingdon contact us via our contact page today.