TheReluctantGardener:Christine'sLondonOasis-Gardenista

The Reluctant Gardener: Christine's London Oasis - Gardenista
Photography by Christine Hanway, except where noted.
The secret to a successful garden? Know thyself and definitely know thy limitations. With a small garden to fill, we knew the plants had to be low-maintenance so we called in the experts–landscape architect friends.
A view through the ferns. The large splayed leaves of Monstera deliciosa (L) create structure to frame the perimeter.
Photograph by Kristin Perers.
An outdoor carpet and a few chairs are all you need for an outdoor room.
The large leaves of Monstera deliciosa (L) provide contrast to both the vine and the textured, slightly furry leaves of white pelargonium (R).
Ferns and black bamboo in a London rain forest.
Bamboo provides a canopy for the ferns.
A bird’s eye view of our ecosystem.
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