10 ways to create the garden of your dreams

Indulge your senses

garden that truly nourishes the soul is not all about looks – scent, sound, movement, light and texture all play a role too, and adding themwith the highly scented, brightly coloured blooms of Oriental lilies. Clothe pergolas and archways in wisteria (above) and roses to perfume the air. Add texture with the furry leaves of artemesia and and create a dense boundary of bamboo (in pots sunk into the border). On windy days the soothing sound will help mask the noise of neighbours and traffic.