How to create your own Modern garden
WHAT makes a modern garden? Is it all concrete blocks and minimalism? That’s all very well for Chelsea, but what about in the real world? Luckily, you can achieve a modern look while still giving a home to the plants you love – it’s all about keeping it simple.
Owing a debt to the meditation gardens of Japan, a modern garden is all about pared-down planting and a no-frills colour scheme. Rather like the current trend for decluttering interiors, it promotes an air of unfussy simplicity that can be very calming and relaxing.
If you feel that a border (or even a whole garden) overhaul is in order, and you fancy having a go at a modern makeover, spring is an excellent time to make a start. Sow and plant over the next few weeks and, before long, your
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