Classic British garden

• Find the perfect garden design that suits you
• Classic British garden
• Container garden
• Secret garden
• Cook's garden
• Urban-living garden
• Global garden

You don't have to be squire of the manor - this look works well in city and suburban plots, too. Just think tea on the lawn, bunting and a jug of Pimm's...

Get the look with 5 key essentials: 

• A well-kept lawn Keep grass short, trimmed and green. Re-seed it in the winter if it looks patchy and cover with a clear plastic sheet until the shoots start to show.
• Weathered stone paths and patios Use York stone for a traditional look and invest in stone troughs or saddle stones as eye-catching features or alternative seating.
• Co-ordinated planting Take a formal approach by restricting plants to just a couple of colours. White and purple is a classic mix, so go for perennial white roses and hydrangeas with bedding plants such as allysum.
• Rustic furniture Choose a traditional wrought-iron bench and a period-style table and chairs, plus striped deck-chairs.
• Classic accessories Floral linen and buntin, plus traditional children's games are a quick way of adding to the classic British look.

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