Garden Makeover the Designer Way
When the weather starts heating up you’ll either be basking in the sun or cooling off in the shade and enjoying the beauty of your garden or patio… But what if you...
Drought tolerant gardens – lush Xeriscaping not Zeroscaping deserts!
How do you create a beautiful garden in a dry, low water region without needing to constantly irrigate or risk having it look like a desert? I’m going to draw examples...
Garden Design Takeaways – Chelsea Flower Show 2019
The inspiration for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show (the most prestigious gardening show in the UK) was very much about getting back to nature in the garden. As you...
Awkward shaped garden design tips
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 is often a blessing because it...
Natural Garden Design Styles Vs Native & Wildflower Planting for Wildlife
I’m often asked by people how they can either create a more natural looking garden because they live in the countryside and don’t want anything that’s...
Sloping garden ideas – successful landscaping design tips
How do you tackle sloping gardens like these? With severe garden slopes, you basically have 3 options: Live with the slope Terrace it (quickly or slowly) The compromise Whilst...