Last time we featured an awkward shaped garden, that Successful Garden Design student Rebeca from Costa Rica had turned into a beautiful space after completing the Great Garden Formula course. Not content with tacking one tricky garden, she's now done another one. This time it's the size more than shape that's hard to deal with. Designing a tiny space … [Read More...] about Tiny space garden ideas – SGD student Rebeca
Main Content
Latest Articles
Odd shaped garden – how to design an awkward shaped garden
What can you do with such an awkward shaped garden? This garden belongs to Rebeca Brenes a forestry engineer from Costa Rica. While Rebeca knew about plants, there isn't currently training in her country in garden design. This is a really tough garden to design. Make no mistake, even professional designers would find this one challenging... With no … [Read More...] about Odd shaped garden – how to design an awkward shaped garden
Awkward shaped garden design solutions – Case study
Having a garden that is an unusual or awkward shape can often feel like a nightmare to deal with. Actually though, an awkward shape garden often as not is a blessing because it enables you to come up with a design that is very unique, that you wouldn't have been able to do in a regular rectangular shape garden. So how do you transform an awkward shape … [Read More...] about Awkward shaped garden design solutions – Case study
A back front garden! An unusual garden – Case study
The garden in this month's case study is a little bit unusual. This is because the driveway ran down the side of it to the garage and parking area at the top. So it was a bit like having a front and back garden combined as one. So how do you overcome an awkward or unusual garden layout? Step 1 Your main job is to disguise the part that is unusual, or try to at … [Read More...] about A back front garden! An unusual garden – Case study
Trellis screening tips for the garden
Trellis screening not only has practical uses in the garden, they can be very attractive focal points too. If you are looking for an accent piece for your garden or even a privacy screen, a trellis does a fine job, particularly when well covered with plants, woven through its lattice framework. Trellis screening construction If you’d like to add interest and practicality … [Read More...] about Trellis screening tips for the garden
Online garden design course student – Zakes’ garden
Great Garden Formula online course student Zakes, an airline attendant from South Africa, shares his garden journey. His story, as you'll see in the videos, is a remarkable one... Zakes lives in Johannesburg. Working as a flight attendant enabled him to visit gardens all over the world. Inspired by all the amazing gardens he saw on his travels, Zakes went about … [Read More...] about Online garden design course student – Zakes’ garden
Outdoor Lighting: Ideas and Tips to Make Your Garden Glow
If you love your garden, you will want to celebrate it to the full no matter what time of day or night it is! The good news is there’s never been a better time to invest in stylish garden lighting solutions. With so much to choose from, from classic chic to stylish contemporary and from glass and Scandi woods to brass, zinc and copper, here’s my take on how to extend … [Read More...] about Outdoor Lighting: Ideas and Tips to Make Your Garden Glow
Successful Garden Design Tips – Evergreen Plants – Winter Wonders
Evergreen planting tips for your garden Evergreen plants can often be overlooked and underused. In this week's quick tips video Rachel demonstrates just how amazing they can be... Plant Design Principles When designing any planting scheme it's important to consider the following: Garden growing conditions eg. sun, shade, rainfall, soil type, temperatures … [Read More...] about Successful Garden Design Tips – Evergreen Plants – Winter Wonders
Glorious Gifts for Gardeners This Christmas
It's that time of year again! Christmas is nearly here and you might well be getting a little twitchy at the thought of all those gifts as yet unbought... Are there garden enthusiasts, pet lovers or outdoorsy types among your family and friends? If so, these stunning gifts are sure to put smiles on their faces: Twinkling lights fantastic Smart … [Read More...] about Glorious Gifts for Gardeners This Christmas
Outdoor Fires – Warm Your Garden Patio With Designer Accessories
Great garden design isn’t just about planning and planting. It’s also about how you make your outdoor living space a beautiful and relaxing place to be. We think it would be a great shame to miss out on your patio or garden when the weather turns chilly. So I have called in Tina Andlaw, home and garden stylist extraordinaire, to give us a few design tips on how to stay … [Read More...] about Outdoor Fires – Warm Your Garden Patio With Designer Accessories
