I like the containers and some bamboo is OK but I wouldn’t want a lot of it
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This is a resin path thats an even surface thats porous so doesnt pool water and go slimy
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See how the dark fence enhances the green foliage?
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I love bamboo grown in a raised bed or tall container under-lit at night - looks stunning. Black bamboo is great too!
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This shows some of the plants you could use but some may need to come into the conservatory in winter
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under-lit patio deck steps a wise investment to prevent falls
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Ferns planted either side of steps down from patio decking
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One of your trees should be a heavy blossom for spring
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The tall planters, lanterns and mixing of pavers with under-lighting creates atmosphere but is effective even though few plants are used
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Your wood deck material can be used to vary pavers
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use of gravel helps reduce cost of pavers
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the garden lit at night makes it part of your living space on hot nights
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Arum lily
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Ferns offer good value
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A tree fern planted 7 feet in front of conservatory front window under-lit would look stunning at night and filter light noon till 4pm to reduce conservatory heat
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Gabions filled with pebbles is a diy cheap way of sectioning garden as is using boardwalk strips surrounded by large pebbles
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This demonstrates that using fewer plants that are strong architecturally give the greatest impact
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use of a roof lantern having created
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Use of a sun-sail enhances the foot-print of a seating area and can be stored over winter in a tiny space. Cheaper than an arbour
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reducing paver costs by interplanting with creeping thyme
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Using stone chippings reduces number of pavers so reduces costs
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See how Italian Cypress can be underplanted in contrasting plants?
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Creates an interesting vista from conservatory whilst keeping it cool from mid-day sun if planted to side of conservatory footprint
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Design using deep borders and architectural plants, such as fatsia and bamboo and makes
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Just one dominant tree fern underplanted with just 5 evergreen buxus bushes and so effective
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Simple cheapish way to add water feature using solar fountain
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good use of under-lighting for architectural planting
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Italian Cyprus trees create height in tiny footprint
I like the containers and some bamboo is OK but I wouldn’t want a lot of it
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