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...
How to Landscape Around Raised Beds
An SGD reader recently wanted to know “how to plant around raised garden beds and structures within a walkway border bed and keep it visually appealing and...
Garden colour – in unexpected ways
Part 1 – Colourful Garden Walls Most of us love a colourful garden, but the good news is, you don’t have to rely on just flowers… Painting walls and features...