Summer gardens have a special magic—the green leaves, colorful flowers, and fresh air that calm your mind and lift your mood. Whether you have a small balcony or a big backyard, these garden ideas from Architectural Digest will help you create your perfect summer space.
1. Flower Beds Around the Edges
In Coonoor, a couple named Pavitra Rajaram and Paul Abraham restored Nenagh, a 115-year-old colonial bungalow. For them, this home is a dream come true. The garden around it shows their love for nature.
2. Respect the History of Plants
Paul and Pavitra don’t just design gardens; they respect nature. Pavitra says, “We often measure history by people but forget plants.” She likes to look at old trees and imagine what they have seen over the years.
When they restored the home, they carefully removed and replaced every brick. They also added underground water tanks to save water. They painted the house white and the roof a soft aqua color, keeping its old charm alive.
The flower beds are neat, but the garden feels wild and full of life. With help from their landscaper, Zakeer Zackaria, they planted pink azaleas, deep purple melastomas, red roses, and bright orange alstroemerias.
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