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Tropical-style gardens are becoming increasingly popular in the UK and are the epitome of evergreen structure. Palms, grasses and ferns make up the majority of the planting here, with a mix of materials including decorative tiles, gravel, concrete pavers and decking to give each area a different feel. Hakonechloa macra is the Star plant in this design, with its mounds of vivid green arching foliage looking great during every season. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #tropicalgarden #tropicalplants #mediterraneangarden #evergreenplants #gardenideas #gardendesign #gardenfurniture #gardeninspiration #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #hakonechloamacra #palmtrees #ferns #patioideas #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #shrubbed-up https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMRdskqoch/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In this weather I wouldn't mind an outdoor pool in my garden! Here is another view of a recent garden design, a garden of an ultra-sleek and contemporary home that we have tried to parallel outside with a mix of modern materials and planting arrangements. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardendesign #gardeninspiration #gardening #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #outdoorpool #swimmingpool #palmtrees #sunlounger #decking #shrubbedup #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHSWH7KUlY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A little different to our usual garden designs... Who fancies a dip?! One of our current projects involves designing a garden around a swimming pool, complete with sun lounge area, cosy firepit seating area, outdoor bar and pool table! Hard landscaping structure is the key to creating a good contemporary garden, as you can see here with the straight lines of the various materials used. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #contemporarygarden #moderngarden #pool #outdoorpool #gardenpool #gardendesign #gardenideas #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #gardeninspiration #palmtrees #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #shrubbedup https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCMdXnqbdY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can you spot the huge hydrangea macrophylla at the rear? Mophead hydrangea are great for shady areas of the garden and produce enormous blooms in late summer and early autumn. To encourage fresh, new, vigorous growth on established plants, cut back hard in early spring. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #shrubbedup #hydrangea #hydrangeamacrophylla #gardenideas #gardendesign #gardentransformation #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #smallgarden #smallgardenideas #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6kgW2LJvQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who loves a secluded garden? There are so many approaches to garden design to achieve different garden styles. To achieve a wild and secluded feel, divert your eyes away from the boundary with planting of different heights and shapes. Create pathways through the garden to take you on a journey and add to the feeling of seclusion and secrecy. #secretgarden #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #gardentransformation #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #planting #plantingideas #gardenpath #hoggin #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #theyorkshirecountrygardener #shrubbedup https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4EBncLAiq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here is one of our current garden design projects, a large 1/4 acre space that we have completely transformed! Within this space we have two large patio areas, a sunbathing lawn, vegetable garden, arch pathway and numerous deep perennial flower beds. There is still work to do here, but we couldn't resist sharing a sneak peek! #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardenfurniture #gardening #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #patio #patioideas #largegarden #firepit #shrubbedup #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CezHZS5LDZO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We're back! After a couple of weeks off social media to focus on our current garden design projects, we're eager to share what we've been up to! We've been busy designing some truly stunning outdoor spaces, some small, some enormous! We've also been working on something behind the scenes that we've hinted at previously... In the meantime, enjoy this small, traditional garden that we've designed recently. Three distinct zones divide this garden into a patio/dining area, large lawn and comfortable seating area, and make the space feel bigger than it really is. Mixes of purples, blues and whites from salvias, geum, hardy geranium and phlox will provide colour throughout most of the year! Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see more of! 🌿 #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardendesign #gardenideas #gardentransformation #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardeninspiration #gardening #gardenfurniture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #pleachedtrees #boxballs #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #rhschelsea #chelseainbloom #chelseaflowershow https://www.instagram.com/p/CeqiHVSriIy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

And our winner is... @helen.lamb123 Congratulations! We will be in touch shortly to arrange your free garden design! Thank you to all of you who got involved and entered our giveaway! #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #landscapedesign #gardenideas #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #loveyourgarden https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8v7vVLe5y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We love curves! Adding curves into your garden creates a comforting and relaxing emotional response and helps to soften the harsh lines of the house or boundary. By wrapping flower beds, paths or grassed areas around seating or dining areas, the sense of space can be exaggerated and the feeling of seclusion increased. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #lawncare #pergola #gardenarch #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #chelseaflowershow #rhschelsea https://www.instagram.com/p/CdntZ-cq9qn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There is certainly a lot going on in this garden! Stepping stone tiles leading from the house to the large patio, lined with lavender hidcote on two sides, with the remaining two sides leading the way down a yew-lined brick path to the more secluded and cosy part of the garden. You can see glimpses of the busy, traditional borders on the left of the image, with the right side providing a peek of the woodland garden beyond. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapegardening #path #patioideas #yewtopiary #outdoorseating #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #chelseaflowershow #rhschelsea https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdh4_GNKjD5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Using a mix of hard materials in your garden can add endless interest throughout the space. Materials for creating stylish and contemporary gardens have come a long way over recent years, with corten steel, cedar and porcelain making frequent appearances in even the most prestigious of gardens #chelseaflowershow #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #rhschelsea #rhschelseaflowershow #pond #patio #patiodesign #patioideas #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZKqTHqEQ-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This long wildflower garden is taken from one of our most recent designs, a project which brought many challenges including a large wooded area in need of lots of TLC! Topiary yew structures lining the grassed pathway compliment the wildflowers that provide colour throughout the warmer months. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #landscapedesign #wildflowers #wildflower #grass #woodland #woodlandgarden #yewhedge #topiary #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOc4dJLDoT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can you spot the cheery rudbeckia in the sunshine? As the midsummer perennials start to fade, the bright yellow flowers of the rudbeckias start to bloom. Black Eyed Susan, one of the most popular varieties, are particularly easy to grow and provide long lasting colour well into the autumn. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #landscapedesign #perennials #flowerbed #pergola #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLxGmAqqNg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

With summer just around the corner, there will be more opportunities to spend time outside late into the evening relaxing or entertaining. A fire pit is a great investment to ensure warmth and a cosy atmosphere when the temperature drops. Vibrant planting around the seating area adds colour and interest for the summer months. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #landscapedesign #eggchair #firepit #firebowl #pergola #flowerbed #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2h1JIqB90/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Box balls (buxus sempervirens) are a fun and inexpensive way of adding evergreen structure and interest to the garden all year round. They hold their vivid green colour throughout the winter months and contrast with the bright flowers that appear in the summer. Box blight and caterpillar are sadly common problems these days, therefore Ilex crenata or Taxus baccata are great healthy alternatives! #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #flowerbed #path #boxballs #buxus #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CczhU13Kphy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A trellis is a great way to create zones within the garden. Less restrictive than a fence and less maintenance than a hedge, a trellis can be used to create hidden pathways or create privacy in a secluded corner of the garden. Try growing star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) for great evergreen colour, or clematis for great pops of colour during the summer! #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #garden #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardendesign #landscapedesign #trellis #climbingplants #outdoorseating #loveyourgarden #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvEGB3qyNE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Raised beds offer endless possibilities not only for growing vegetables and flowers, but also for providing cosy spaces and floating seating areas such as this. They are so easy to include into the garden as flat-pack kits for stand alone raised beds. Creating brick or block raised platforms such as this requires a little more work, but can completely transform a patio or terrace area. #theyorkshirecountrygardener #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #gardentransformation #gardenseating #gardendesign #raisedbeds #patio #yourgardenmadeperfect #yourhomemadeperfect #loveyourgarden https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQL_jIq4z3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=