Have you seen our 10 lessons from public gardens that you can apply to your own garden?
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One of our favorites? Lesson #8: Consider the view from indoors.
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When planning a garden, most homeowners are inclined to do their planning outside—in the garden. Of course, that’s where much of the preparation needs to be done, but not considering how the garden will be viewed from inside your home is a missed opportunity. Adrian Bloom of The Bressingham Gardens in Norfolk, suggests giving yourself great interior views. “Consider views from the windows where you spend a fair amount of time,” Bloom says. That might be the kitchen, a favorite couch, or cozy sitting room. If you’re lucky enough to have a window in your house that looks out into your own garden, think about how you can improve that view. Seeing a grouping of plants with blooms of your favorite color, a bird bath, or a tree that changes colors with the seasons could significantly impact your mood. If you don’t have control over much of the landscape outside your window, consider putting a trellis along the wall next to the window and planting it with a climbing plant. Pictured: Silverwhite bark of birch ‘Mt. Apoi’ and fiery red stems of bloodtwig dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’ shine above a carpet of low-growing plants. Photo by Richard Bloom.
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