Mellow yellow

AFTER enduring the ups and downs of the pandemic, many of us crave cheering colour in our gardens – and yellow is one of the best. The word yellow descends from the Indo-European root ghel, meaning bright and shining. Yellow represents happiness, and most children name it as their favorite colour. It is also the motivating hue of focus, as well as indomitable confidence. And in Asia, it is regarded as sacred – so much so that at one time in China, only the emperor was allowed to wear it.

Relaxing quality

In the garden, yellow is often eschewed because it can dominate the scene. But when used well, it is indispensable for its joyful glow. Yellow also has a relaxing quality to it: the honey, ochre