Rachel Mathews, Author at Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design 3

Here's a contemporary conundrum for you - how do you make a modern pond crossing safer for children and still without traditional handrails? The designer of this garden used their imagination

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

Garden Features

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Garden focal points & features – the art of placement

So although I’ve never met you, the chances are high I can guess where you’d stick a focal point or garden feature… Where there’s a big hole… in your planting! ;o) Would

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

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HAPPY NEW YEAR & GARDEN!

Here's a cheeky (quite literally!) 'Teaser' for you... There's a small design faux pas with this beautiful pond - can you spot what it is? If you can spot what the issue

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

Ponds and water features

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Simplicity is Key – Designer Pond Idea

I must admit I'm not a big fan of grey when it comes to UK gardens (we've got enough of it in the sky)! But that aside, take a look at the pond steps... * The

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

HALL OF FAME - SGD student gardens!

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Jean’s Garden & our 15 Year Anniversary!

This is Successful Garden Design student Jean's garden. The garden isn't finished yet, there are still the plants to go in but she's done a great job relandscaping it so

by Rachel Mathews

Garden tours

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2 Glorious garden tours – Isle of Wight

Technically, I was on holiday but, of course, the garden designer within couldn't miss the opportunity to photograph gardens when the opportunity arose! The first, Osborne House, a fond favourite of

by Rachel Mathews

Design Show

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GDS 47 – Garden Planting & Allotment Update + a bit of the Chelsea Flower Show!

Attend one of Rachel's FREE online garden design classes: https://www.successfulgardendesigner.com/free-classes Read about Sam's Garden Design Career here: https://www.successfulgardendesign.com/from-personal-to-professional-sams-garden-designer-story/ Sam's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/chilterngardendesign

GDS46 – Spanish Courtyard Garden 15 year update

It's been a while since we last did an update on the Spanish Courtyard garden! See the full Spanish Garden Design & Build Video Series below or watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnRyZAYQT5KtyBcx9VvZNlgWK9JbKBIPF Free

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

HALL OF FAME - SGD student gardens!

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Chris & Kate’s garden in Cambridgeshire

I'm delighted to share a wonderful SGD student garden with you. Chris and Kate have totally transformed their blank canvas garden into a truly stunning space. I'll pass you over

by Rachel Mathews

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