The day was still and the only movement was the lazy (none PC) smoke drifting from a brushwood fire but it made me think of movement in my garden.

Natural Movement.

• Grasses have grown in popularity with prairie planting creating drifts of fine plumes of seed heads wafting in the breeze.
• Fine leaves, particularly the well coloured Acers, are one of my favourites.
• The fast running and gurgling stream provides stimulation to several senses at the same time.
• Tall thin plants like bamboo are grown for their ability to move in a breeze. Verbena bonariensis and tall back of the border plants are also useful
• Visiting birds and insects are great for movement. Make sure your garden attracts them.

Man-made Movement

• Water features are one of the most common creative movements in a modern garden.
• Older gardens often feature a statuesque fountain. Water movements even ripples in a pond are very attractive.
• Windmills and wind chime sculptures may be appropriate for some gardens but are a bit brash for my taste.

I think I will start a new Movement, ‘the Garden Movement movement’. All contributions gratefully accepted.