Plant design

Plant design

Plant Design Plant design is an integral part of the hard and soft landscaping in the garden as it not only adds colour but also structure to the garden. The plants can detract from ugly views as well as focus the attention on an attractive feature in the garden....

Wood as an Ethical Resource in the Garden

Wood can be used in several locations in your garden including fencing, compost bins, support structures, bed edging and garden furniture. The versatility of the material makes it very popular to use in the garden. However, with the increased awareness of climate...
Summer excitement in the garden

Summer excitement in the garden

This is it, we are here! The perfect time to enjoy the fruits of your labour throughout the year in your outdoor space! I hope all of the hard work has paid off, but there is still more you can do! Here is my run down of garden care tips for the summer that will help...
Spring is in the air

Spring is in the air

Frost As we all know the weather is very unpredictable so although its spring we can still get late frosts which can affect the health of your spring bulbs and flowers. The only way to get around this is to try and keep a close eye on the weather forecast and protect...
Winter gardening jobs

Winter gardening jobs

Racheal has been a gardener at Berrie Garden Design for over two years and has written this very informative blog for our readers.  Over that time I have picked up some brilliant tips that have really helped me to ensure that I leave all my clients gardens looking...
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...