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| One singular sensation: a window box of plumbago in Rome |
If you’ve ever stared into an overflowing wardrobe and thought, “I haven’t got a thing to wear!”, you’ll know what I mean by “decision fatigue”. There really is such a thing as too much choice.
Life is full of decisions, from what dish to order on a menu to what career path to take. It’s stressful – some days, just choosing a loaf of bread can wear me down. Wouldn’t it be so much simpler if there was only one option?
As difficult as it might be to put into practice, I love the idea of sticking to one colour palette in design. I adore homes that are a study in white, for example, and I feel the same rush of excitement every time I spot a balcony dressed up with just one type of plant. It looks so chic and best of all, it’s unbelievably easy. It’s the gardening equivalent of a little black dress.
As per the rules of fashion, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make this work. The best examples I’ve seen make the most of humble, hardy plants like potato vine and plumbago. All it requires is the strength to choose.
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| Red geraniums look dramatic in Spello, Umbria |
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| Sophisticated in its simplicity: potato vine in Spello, Umbria |
i love the plumbago! the colour is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe longer I live the more I realise I can live anywhere we are very adaptable and there is probably no "perfect" place but never lose sight of "home is where the heart is".
ReplyDeleteIn regard to using one plant on a balcony it just proves less is more and keeping things simple makes for memorable balconies, meals, health, life and love.
Mum xx
All of those balconies are divine but I love the plumbago because I would never have considered using that plant to spill off a balcony like that. Reminds me of a 'photo shoot' with cabbage patch dolls and blue plumbago in my little garden as a kid!
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