Colour insight: vibrant hues head outside

IT'S OFFICIAL - THE SUMMER FORECAST IS BRIGHT AND SUNNY WITH HITS OF BOLD COLOUR IN THE GARDEN BEING BIG NEWS

- SARAH WILSON

Red A-Frame Demountable, £3,960, Jennifer Newman Studio

Move over muted tones – colour is one of this season’s biggest trends in the garden. Say hello to bright new colourways that add bold personality to your outdoor design but first learn how colour works in the garden. ‘Strong, vibrant and saturated colours will stand out, especially if they are used without diluting their effect with other strong colours,’ says landscape architect and garden designer Richard Sneesby, who is also co-author of the go-to RHS Colour Companion. Bold splashes of colour can be used to add eye-catching interest that works particularly well in urban spaces. ‘Colour has a profound effect on a garden’s appearance, and getting the right colour is one of the more important decisions you’ll make.’

Ease into colour gently