Five patio plants to elevate your garden's appearance
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
Gary Farrell, founder of Nth Degree, recommends five plants to make patios look more expensive without costly landscaping.
Keeping a garden fresh and vibrant throughout the year can be challenging, particularly when using patio space to its maximum potential. Adding carefully selected statement plants can bring structure, texture and visual interest without requiring a complete landscaping makeover.
Gary Farrell, founder of Nth Degree, recommends olive trees as a classic choice that signals 'considered outdoor design', especially when mature and planted in a well-chosen pot. According to Mr Farrell, olive trees work best when surrounded by simple furniture in warm, muted colours rather than glossy or brightly coloured pieces that compete with the plants. He describes this as 'one of the easiest ways to get an established, high-end look without the huge expense'. These trees are slow-growing and drought-tolerant, making them low-maintenance and ideal for framing seating areas or doorways.
For patios needing drama, tree ferns deliver lushness and scale in shadier spots where flowering plants may struggle. Their broad, architectural fronds thrive in dappled light, adding depth and atmosphere. Mr Farrell suggests pairing them with darker furniture in charcoal or bronze frames alongside deep green cushions to enhance the mood rather than fighting it with lighter, beachy tones.
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- 5 patio plants you need to make your garden space look more expensiveKeeping your garden fresh and vibrant can be a tough job throughout the year, and that extends to utilising your patio space to its maximum potential.Bournemouth Echo · 18 Oct, 12:20
- 5 patio plants you need to make your garden space look more expensiveKeeping your garden fresh and vibrant can be a tough job throughout the year, and that extends to utilising your patio space to its maximum potential.Dorset Echo · 18 Oct, 12:20
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