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An expert’s guide to making the most of a north-facing garden this summer

An expert’s guide to making the most of a north-facing garden this summer

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more As the recent heatwave sent Britons scrambling for cool havens, north-facing gardens emerged as unexpected sanctuaries. Often overlooked, these plots truly come into their own, providing not just vital shade from the scorching sun but also a surprising canvas for beauty, capable of hosting a diverse array of shade-tolerant plants. “Sometimes the light is bright enough to have a massive repertoire of plants,” says Lynne Moore of Moore And Moore Plants, specialist in shade-tolerant and woodland plants which recently won its fifth consecutive gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. “You can have a south-facing garden but if you’ve got high walls either side of it and trees you could have lower light levels because of its surrounds,” she points out. “The assumption …

How to make the most of north-facing gardens in summer

How to make the most of north-facing gardens in summer

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more With the recent heatwave, people will have been heading for much-needed shady spots in their gardens under the canopies of trees, sun umbrellas or awnings. This is when north-facing gardens come into their own and not just for shade but for beauty too, as they can accommodate a surprising number of shade-tolerant plants. “Sometimes the light is bright enough to have a massive repertoire of plants,” says Lynne Moore of Moore And Moore Plants, specialist in shade-tolerant and woodland plants which recently won its fifth consecutive gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. “You can have a south-facing garden but if you’ve got high walls either side of it and trees you could have lower light levels because of its surrounds,” she points …