little courtyard garden on a budget

Here's a little design for a garden refurbishment on a budget, using the current paving and salvaging some of the existing planters to maximise the budget to spend on plants and accessories.

This 4m x 5m riverside garden borrows most of its landscape from beyond the boundary fence. However, the client wanted to create a private space with planting to frame the views from the conservatory.

New terracotta pots, punctuated with some glazed pots in jewel colours will add pops of colour, which can be repeated in chosen accent colours to fences and garden buildings. 

​Planting, in this north-east facing site, will include luscious ferns and large-leaved specimens for a jungle feel. An outdoor rug will draw the eye away from the existing paving and create a cosy seating area.