Glorious greens

THIS MONTH, INJECT A SPLASH OF COLOUR INTO YOUR GARDEN USING EXTERIOR PAINT ON WOODWORK, FURNITURE AND EXTERIOR WALLS

Emotionally there is something calm about the colour green. Summer lawns, picnics on the grass, a walk in the park, leaves of so many shades of one colour on show in nature; it soothes the soul. Yet,

Emotionally there is something calm about the colour green. Summer lawns, picnics on the grass, a walk in the park, leaves of so many shades of one colour on show in nature; it soothes the soul. Yet,

A focus on leaves is an easy path to a stylish garden

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Sophie Robinson reveals how this cheerful colour can bring hopefulness – and some decorating verve – into our homes