Hi @Loxley Just had a look at your link and I think there are some wonderful examples of how to explain Nature-scaping.
@anoble4147wfqUuDaG I have a hot facing south garden it is an awkward shape so I started with a small circle of block paving in the middle to draw the eye to the centre of the garden. You then have deep planting areas. As @Loxley has explained start with the evergreens and use them throughout the space. Perhaps some deciduous shrubs that have interesting skeletal shapes and grasses that stand well all winter. This will give a starting point and you will also see the idea for your winter garden. Next I would look at plants that have lovely seed heads and plants with berries. If you get this right plants, spring and summer can fill the gaps whichI always think is the easier part. @Fire Has mentioned layering and height, in a small garden planting for height is very important. I hope some of this is helpful,
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I can recommend some Youtube channels to browse through to get a sense of what you like and what other people have done.
Middle Sized Garden - weekly posts, often with high profile gardeners, head gardeners and designers. There are a wide variety of themes and interviews. Have a squizz through the vid list.
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@anoble4147wfqUuDaG I have a hot facing south garden it is an awkward shape so I started with a small circle of block paving in the middle to draw the eye to the centre of the garden. You then have deep planting areas. As @Loxley has explained start with the evergreens and use them throughout the space. Perhaps some deciduous shrubs that have interesting skeletal shapes and grasses that stand well all winter. This will give a starting point and you will also see the idea for your winter garden. Next I would look at plants that have lovely seed heads and plants with berries. If you get this right plants, spring and summer can fill the gaps whichI always think is the easier part.
@Fire Has mentioned layering and height, in a small garden planting for height is very important.
I hope some of this is helpful,