From the Garden Journal · Malvern
Courtyard gardens pack a lot of detail into a small space — and every bit of it is on show, all the time.
This Malvern garden layers tiered box hedging, crepe myrtles, potted plantings and a full creeping-fig green wall rising behind the outdoor kitchen. It’s lush, structured and exactly the kind of garden that falls apart quickly without regular attention: box hedges lose their crisp lines, the fig starts creeping where it shouldn’t, and pots dry out or outgrow their spots.
Our maintenance visits here focus on the details. Hedges are clipped frequently and lightly to keep tight faces and level tops. The green wall is trimmed at its edges so it stays a wall, not a takeover. Crepe myrtles get their seasonal prune to keep their sculptural form and summer flowering, and potted plants are fed, watered and refreshed as needed.
Small gardens reward this kind of care more than any other — there’s nowhere for untidiness to hide, but when everything is clipped and healthy, the whole space feels resolved.
Got a courtyard or formal garden in Malvern? We specialise in the detailed, regular care these gardens need. Request a free quote and we’ll tailor a visit schedule to your garden. We also maintain gardens throughout Malvern East.