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

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 garden

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 landscape

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 accessible

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 eyesores

Ashamed 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 door

The 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.

Forget 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.

How to design a garden on a slope: inspiration for your sloping garden

Creating a garden on a sloping site brings a host of challenges, but, says designer Charlotte Harris, with careful planning it is also an opportunity to make a really interesting space.