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Charlotte Harris
Charlotte Harris
Charlotte Harris is an award-winning garden designer, co-founder of Harris Bugg Studio with Hugo Bugg, and a Gardens Illustrated contributing editor.
Recent articles by Charlotte Harris
Why raised beds are the secret to gardening where nothing should grow
Stuck growing in pots and raised beds? You can still create a stylish garden, says Charlotte HarrisShow moreKids vs garden? You can have a beautiful family friendly space, says Chelsea Flower Show designer. Here’s how
You can have a nice garden that both you and the kids will love, says Charlotte Harris, if you design smart and think aheadShow moreHow to create a beautiful garden using only pots
Designer Charlotte Harris gives her expert advice on creating a container garden on a patio, balcony or roofShow moreYou'll wish this Highlands garden with its own wild swimming pool and sauna, designed by Tracy McQue was yours...
In Tracy McQue’s design for a steeply sloping garden in the Highlands, a series of distinct character areas are united by repeating and remixing the planting paletteShow moreGet the designer look for less: pro tricks for garden style on a budget
Charlotte Harris reveals the inside tricks designers use to keep costs down and get a stylish garden on a shoestringShow moreYou can create a sense of space in a compact garden – here's how to design a stylish small garden
Designer Charlotte Harris has faced many awkwardly shaped, compact gardens, and offers her advice on making them workShow more
Here’s how to transform your garden with a water bowl, pond or rill, with inspirational real-life design ideas and safety tips
Designer Charlotte Harris suggests smart, interesting ways to introduce water and use it to completely transform a gardenShow more
Gardening on slopes doesn't have to be a chore: how to turn challenging terrain into garden gold
Sloped gardens offer drama, depth, and beauty. Learn expert design tips to transform challenging terrain into a standout landscapeShow more
How to design an accessible garden that can be enjoyed by everyone
Garden designer Charlotte Harris shares her experience in practical design, looking at the details that make a garden more accessibleShow more
How to screen your garden from overlooking neighbours: our designer guide to creating a private sanctuary
Designer Charlotte Harris shows how to screen your garden from the neighbours or block out eyesoresShow moreAshamed of your front garden? Fix it up fast with our expert guide and real garden inspiration
Designer Charlotte Harris offers inspiration and advice on making the most of the small awkward space outside your front doorShow moreThe island bed is back in our gardens, with a chic designer update – here’s how to do it right for beautiful planting this summer
Designer Charlotte Harris reflects on the shift towards organically shaped ‘island’ planting beds, and reveals inside tips on how to get the right effect.Show moreForget the rockeries and crazy paving: here’s the right way to use stone in the garden
Designer Charlotte Harris gets to grips with the intricacies of rock and crevice gardens, and looks at other creative ways to incorporate stone in gardens.Show more
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