Gravel in your your garden is back in fashion, a plant expert has said, as gardeners try to save water.
While many are proud of their vibrant green lawns, gravelled and stony areas creating “dry gardens” which require less watering are becoming more fashionable, top horticulturalist Michael Perry has said.
He told Gardeners’ World Live: “There’s a new trend called xeriscaping which is when you plant your garden to need watering as little as possible. This is why the plant of the year at Chelsea won.
“People are gravelling over their garden and planting up succulents to save water- the trend has come over from America.
“Funnily enough this is something we saw as popular in the 80s- but it’s come back now.”
Xeriscaping is when you plant your garden to not need much water, choosing Mediterranean plants and succulents and using gravel. This also makes a garden lower effort as less watering and pruning is needed.
He added: “People are definitely becoming more aware of planting for our changing climate, and the Dry Garden is a perfect example of how to achieve a beautiful garden when you can’t rely on the rain to keep the plants watered.
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