THE BIG CONCEAL

here are many reasons for incorporating screening elements into your garden design, from adding a sense of intimacy or creating distinct ‘rooms’ to disguising unsightly storage or providing shade. Mixed shrub hedging can act as a living wall between areas, while decorative panels can divide planting schemes. Planting vertically also offers the opportunity to make the most of your space. ‘Greening up the vertical plane is especially useful in small gardens and courtyards to use every perspective,’ says gardening writer