Patios

Patios

A new patio in a garden is one of the most exciting instant changes that can be made to the outdoor space. Not only does the patio act as a space for sitting down and entertaining guests but it is also a transitional area between the house and the garden. It is also...
Plant design in the Spring

Plant design in the Spring

Bleeding hearts and blue bells looking stunning in the shade. This garden was designed and built a year ago and the spring flowers are gorgeous. In the same garden as the one above I planted this combination of dark tulips and alliums and the combination is stunning....
Lawn reshapes and added planting for colour all year

Lawn reshapes and added planting for colour all year

Both these gardens had an existing lawn and they were reshaped in different ways to give interest to the garden but also to allow maximum space for children to use. The planting accommodated shady and sunny aspects of the garden and trees were added to give height,...
GARDEN SURFACES

GARDEN SURFACES

Garden surfaces can make or break the design of a garden. I have been dealing with a few gardens in the last few weeks where the clients have not always found it easy to select the best surface.  Factors to consider when selecting a surface are the style of the garden...
Trees for year round interest

Trees for year round interest

Trees are beautiful and graceful in a garden of any size. They add structure and a sense of instant maturity to a garden. Yet, when we think of planting our gardens up, we often forget to include trees into the design. Trees are also useful as they attract beneficial...
Gardens which bloom all year round

Gardens which bloom all year round

The typical English cottage garden filled with pretty, delicate, colourful flowers is often the dream of many gardeners. However, this kind of garden is high maintenance, has high watering demands and it means that you will have an empty garden with no structure...