Drought-tolerant garden in Bishopston
Hot and sunny space for entertaining
This south-facing back garden is baked by the sun all day long. The owners wanted drought-tolerant planting that would look good all year round, with space to entertain and to relax on the lawn. Small gardens have to work extra hard, because they’re wholly on display, and have to fulfill a lot of functions. This pint-sized gem includes a patio with a large dining table and sunshade, bike and tool storage, a ground-source heat pump, and even a wildly productive apple tree.
Plants from Grow Wilder, Plant Wild and Jekka’s
Landscaping by Grocott Landscapes
Eco-friendly upgrades:
Native shrubs added to provide food for birds
Reclaimed landscaping materials, to minimise landfill and keep costs under control
Non-native plants added, to make sure there’s something in flower all year round. Pollinators aren’t too fussy about whether something is native or not, as long as they can find food when they really need it.