Your Garden – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

There is an amazing selection of garden pots available these days. Everything from classical terracotta, through to modern glazed urns in different shapes, sizes and colours. Pots can make a great

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

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Need Help and Ideas for Your Garden?

It's the time of year where we all start to think that we should be starting to 'do' something with the garden... But what exactly? How much will it cost? And

by Rachel Mathews

Garden Design

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Wide, blank canvas garden design – Case study

Some people love having a completely blank canvas they can create their dream garden on. Others, feel overwhelmed by the emptiness and don't know where to start. You MUST shape the

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

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 recycled

by Rachel Mathews

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

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 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

Landscaping Disasters – How to Avoid Wasting Money in Your Garden

Landscaping a garden can be a costly business. There are certainly ways keep costs down but there's one thing that will really screw up any landscaping work you have done... Not

by Rachel Mathews