There are many different styles of materials that you can use for paths. Garden paths can be made from anything from gravel to paving, pebble mosaics, brick, timber to...

Garden Features

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Pergolas, arches & planting rails

Having a pergola, arch or planting rail in the garden can be a very nice feature as it adds height and year-round interest. However, it is critical that they are correctly...

by Rachel Mathews

Landscape materials

Patio design

Paving

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Paving ideas for traditional garden styles

Last time we looked at contemporary paving ideas but if modern really isn’t your thing and you want to create a more traditional feel for your garden, then the materials...

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Features

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Garden pots – How to use decorative pots in your garden

There are an amazing selection of garden pots available these days. Everything from classical terracotta, through to modern glazed urns in different shapes, sizes and colours....

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

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Wide garden design – Case study

If your garden is wider than it is long, then you need to put a bit more thought in to how you plan it. The problem with wide gardens is their lack of depth, it makes the...

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

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If you’ve got a long one, then it needs to be a tease…

One of the keys to having your garden look great is down to how you divide up the space within it. I find the well-worn phrase of ‘garden rooms’ really annoying...

by Rachel Mathews

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Garden paths – How to choose the right style for your garden

Pergolas, arches & planting rails

Paving ideas for traditional garden styles

Garden pots – How to use decorative pots in your garden

Wide garden design – Case study

If you’ve got a long one, then it needs to be a tease…