Once you begin to explore the topic of heath gardens, you'll be amazed at how many types of heather there are and how different they can be. With Cornwall Heather, Bell Heather, Gray Heather, Snow Heather, English Heather, and Broom Heather, you’ll be on the right track. Be sure to consider plant selection that will allow you to enjoy flowers throughout the year!

It looks especially decorative when you plant areas of your heath garden with the same type of heather. This not only creates a sense of harmony and tranquility in your garden, but it also imitates the natural heath landscapes in a particularly picturesque way.

In nature, the same plant species also claim their own living space. The heather plants can and should even be freely exposed to the weather conditions. This is how the true heath feeling emerges, especially in large gardens.

To prevent your heath garden from looking dull, it’s important to plan it carefully. This includes transforming your garden into a true heath landscape by creating height differences and choosing the right planting style. With a few tips, you can create beautiful depth, guiding the viewer through the landscape.

Just like a painter, you should divide your garden into three zones. The front zone is the most detailed and can be visually pulled forward with the right color choices. Plants that bloom in red, orange, and yellow appear closer to the viewer, enhancing the depth of your garden.

In the back area of your heath garden, plan for white flowers, but blue varieties of heather will also visually enhance the depth. If you want to make a smaller heath garden appear larger, ensure the paths in the garden narrow toward the back. This will make your garden seem much bigger than it is and strengthen the illusion of a real heath landscape. Also, make sure your garden doesn’t look boring or too symmetrical. The different areas with various heather species should have different shapes and sizes to keep the design interesting.

Your heath garden will look especially beautiful and exciting if you create visual interest with focal points. This can be done with individual trees, but also through perennial grasses, planters, and natural decorative elements.

Pine species and cypress trees make excellent tree sculptures, as they thrive in the same harsh conditions as heath plants in the wild. These trees can have eccentric shapes and a wind-swept appearance, adding character and interest to your garden.