THE END OF BOWLING GREEN LAWNS
There’s a move to replace large areas of pristine lawn with planting, breaking up green expanses and creating a softer and more wildlife-friendly space. ‘The intention in this scheme was to create a warm, naturalistic feel,’ says designer James Scott of The Garden Company. ‘Four beds are set into the lawn and look like mass planting as the year progresses.’ Soft landscaping boosts biodiversity. ‘Other key benefits include reducing soil erosion, softening noise pollution and improving air quality,’ adds James.
‘By protecting the soil, and
