So, as the saying goes; 'Three's a crowd' well, not in my book, and not in the eyes of most other designers. For, ever since the beginning of time, we have understood the power of groupings of three (well, ok, slight exaggeration perhaps, but you get my drift!). It is the secret weapon of designers the world over. Stop. Take a look. And you will see. The Power of … [Read more...] about Power of THREE: Useful Tips from Garden Designers…
Garden Ideas
Modern Materials at the Chelsea Flower Show – “Take-Home” Ideas
So the crowds have dispersed, the designers and TV cameras gone, the gardens dismantled and the Chelsea grounds are once more returned to the pensioners for their retirement. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 is over. But what can we take home from the show this year? What ideas, tips, tricks, themes can we borrow? And how can we re-create a slice of Chelsea in our gardens … [Read more...] about Modern Materials at the Chelsea Flower Show – “Take-Home” Ideas
Garden Gazebos – How to Choose the Right Gazebo for Your Garden
Gazebos can make beautiful as well as functional garden features, as long as you position them correctly and choose the right style, shape and size for your garden. Let's look at how you find the perfect gazebo and position in your garden... Gazebo purchasing and placement tips Make sure the size you choose is in proportion to the rest of the garden. Make sure … [Read more...] about Garden Gazebos – How to Choose the Right Gazebo for Your Garden
Create a Chelsea Flower Show Garden – on a Budget
It is often said that the Chelsea Flower Show is the world's best garden show (for those outside the UK think of it as a horticultural Wimbledon). I view the Chelsea flower show as a catwalk for garden design. All the latest fashions and trends in one place. Like with fashion, a lot of what you see at Chelsea is designer flights of fancy. But having said that, if you look … [Read more...] about Create a Chelsea Flower Show Garden – on a Budget
Inspiring International Gardens
I'm going to start this week's blog post by shamelessly stealing someone else's idea! My good friend Jenny Peterson did a great garden video showing highlights of her gardening year in 2010. So, I thought I'd do a video of all the fantastic gardens I visited last year. Here it is... If you'd like to know more about the gardens that are featured in the video please click on … [Read more...] about Inspiring International Gardens
