Alfresco living

PLAN YOUR GARDEN DECOR LIKE YOU WOULD YOUR LIVING ROOM AND TRANSFORM IT INTO AN ATTRACTIVE HAVEN FOR RELAXING IN THE SUNSHINE

- SARA BIRD

Plant power

Gather clusters of favourite plants in a collection of pots to create a variety of lush displays around a seating area. Move them around to refresh the look and add mood-boosting colour and texture. Planters in all shapes and sizes can be arranged on shelving, wall-mounted hangers and on tables.

In the zone

Use surfaces to define areas in your outdoor space, to change the pace from one garden 'room' to another. Walls and floors can contain or open up areas, creating a natural flow just as they would in your home. The right texture can make a space feel inviting or be a quiet retreat. In this outdoor kitchen/dining area, the roof offers shelter from the elements.

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