As spring blooms, embrace the freshness and vibrancy of the outdoors. A gardenscape, whether indoors or out, should feel like a thoughtfully curated story, rich in texture, colour and unexpected elements. It’s where nature meets art. Here’s how to create your own gardenscape this season.
No garden is complete without a tapestry of greenery. Mix textures and heights: tall fiddle-leaf figs, trailing ivy, and succulents blend beautifully. A lemon or olive tree in a terracotta pot adds Mediterranean flair, while ferns and moss create a woodland feel. Our Soho Hotel rooftop kitchen garden brings a culinary touch, filled with essentials like rosemary and thyme. Primroses and daffodils add English charm, while hydrangeas create lush drama. Roses and lavender infuse the air with fragrance, enhancing the sensory experience.
The way light filters through a garden is magical. Climbing plants on trellises create soft, shifting shadows. Lanterns with intricate cut-outs, organic-textured pendants and fairy lights tucked into a potted tree add a sense of theater because every garden, no matter how wild, should feel a little like a stage set.
The most inviting garden spaces feel effortlessly collected over time. A weathered sculptural bench, rattan seating, a cosy gazebo, or wrought iron café chairs add charm and character. Layer in organic textiles: embroidered linen and soft woven throws, to enhance texture, comfort and warmth.
Sculptures, artwork and collected objects transform a garden from simply planted to thoughtfully curated. Pebble installations, wooden spheres and metal mesh sculptures add playfulness and intrigue, creating a space that feels dynamic and full of life.
Adding water to your gardenscape introduces a soothing, sensory element that enhances the ambiance. The gentle trickle of a fountain on the terrace at Ham Yard Hotel or the calm presence of a small pond like at Number Sixteen creates a tranquil retreat, inviting local wildlife to share in the space.
Let’s not forget the birds and the bees! On our Ham Yard Hotel rooftop terrace, birdhouses invite feathered friends to nest, filling the garden with song and life. Nectar-rich flowers like lavender and echinacea attract bees, while adding a beehive provides a perfect home for these essential pollinators. Together, they bring nature’s harmony to your space, making it feel vibrant, alive and full of purpose.
Spring is the season of renewal and a gardenscape is the perfect way to embrace that energy. The key is to mix textures, layers and storytelling elements to create a space that feels natural yet delightfully unexpected.