South-facing garden ideas: 15 ways to make the most of a sun-filled plot

Sun-filled and sought-after, south-facing garden ideas are on everyone’s wish list and our clever solutions will help you make the most of your outside space. From planting to planning, styling to shade tips there’s plenty of inspiration for backyards of every shape and size.

If you live in the northern hemisphere, the beauty of a south-facing garden is the amount of sun it receives. From first thing in the morning until early evening you can sit, relax, and bask in those warm rays.

But how can you perfect your garden layout ideas for this type of plot, plus which plants will grow and thrive in these sun-drenched conditions and just how can you create shade where and when needed? Well, we’ve got plenty of green-fingered know-how and inspiration to help, but also have clever ideas to share on how to take advantage of such a desirable plot.

BY JILL MORGAN