“To start, planters large enough to host quick growing shrubbery work best on terraces but think about how much light your outside space receives.
Try foliage in shady spots and grasses in areas that are scorched by the wind.
Once established, greenery should also provide an extra layer of shelter to protect when you're sitting outside with a morning coffee.
Light sources are the final, crucial addition to coorie gardens - as they are in most ideas relating to the concept.
If your outside space has a pagoda or loggia, roof-hung lighting creates a beguiling grotto effect.”