Wilder Landscapes

Apr 24, 2024 | houzz.com | Kate Burt |Chris Snook |Wilder Landscapes |John Davies Landscape

Rewild a PatchRewilding, or letting nature take care of itself, comes up a lot in conversations about naturalistic landscaping in relation to large areas of land, but can it be done on a domestic scale? Yes, our experts say, and they suggest a few routes you can take. “The easy way to add more interest and species to your lawn is to inject plugs of endemic wild plants,” says landscape designer Melanie Hick.

Jan 25, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Laura Wheat |Wilder Landscapes

View in person Yes, it’s an effort to travel to see potential purchases in the flesh, but it’s so much easier for the two of you to judge a piece after having a proper look and feel. Although delivery of big-ticket items is sometimes free, returns are often not – plus giant boxes cluttering up an already chaotic environment have been known to promote divorce. Best to view in person, but then either order online or pass the details to your designer to order for you.

Jul 7, 2023 | houzz.co.uk | Kate Burt |Chris Snook |John Davies Landscape |Wilder Landscapes

Water lessThe amount of water required to maintain the traditional, manicured lawn is a big factor in the move towards a wilder approach. So what’s the best way to combine having a lawn with saving water? “Increase the mower height to 4cm,” Sam suggests. “This can create thicker swards, which trap morning dew and reduce evaporation.