Ain’t no sunshine? How to embrace your shady, north-facing garden
Observe where the light falls, and plant leafy, textural and woodland-inspired species to create a lush oasisI’m at the point in my 30s when everyone seems to be moving house – or at least trying to. I’m among them; sometimes I dream in floor plans. But one thing that persists among all the conversations about postcodes, rail connections and side returns is the subject of north-facing gardens: a horticultural bogeyman even among those who profess not to know about gardening.It’s funny that north-facing gardens have such a bad rep. There’s a sense that to live with one is to cloak yourself gothically in shade and misery, which isn’t true. And as we approach May, there’s rarely a better time to scrutinise your garden for how and where the light and shadows fall. Continue reading...
Observe where the light falls, and plant leafy, textural and woodland-inspired species to create a lush oasis
I’m at the point in my 30s when everyone seems to be moving house – or at least trying to. I’m among them; sometimes I dream in floor plans. But one thing that persists among all the conversations about postcodes, rail connections and side returns is the subject of north-facing gardens: a horticultural bogeyman even among those who profess not to know about gardening.
It’s funny that north-facing gardens have such a bad rep. There’s a sense that to live with one is to cloak yourself gothically in shade and misery, which isn’t true. And as we approach May, there’s rarely a better time to scrutinise your garden for how and where the light and shadows fall. Continue reading...
