Gardens Illustrated Magazine

Jewel in the town

Every time Emily Erlam is commissioned to design a garden, she is in it for the long haul. The long-lasting relationships with the gardens that she creates, and their owners, come with the territory. A small London garden she designed six years ago for an artistic couple is typical of her involvement. She is still part of its ongoing evolution, but is keen to applaud her clients’ commitment. “They physically built this garden and understand how to make it work.

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