Gardens Illustrated Magazine

Bright and beautiful

KEY ELEMENTS

What Wildlife-friendly city garden.

Where Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Size 65 square metres.

Soil Mixed garden soil improved with compost and topsoil.

Aspect West-facing.

Special features Raised pond, barbecue terrace, vegetable beds and various seating areas.

Designed by Carolien Barkman (carolienbarkman.nl).

It’s not a big plot, so the challenge was how to fit everything in, while still creating a beautiful garden where the family could relax

Toads, water

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