One of the greatest challenges for a garden designer is to provide colour in their designs 365 days a year. Colour influences everything. It can determine our mood and the…
Winter tends to be the forgotten season in the garden. Flowers have turned brown and crispy, and leaves are on the ground but the brilliant red and orange berries of…
No garden, however beautifully designed, can thrive without the owner understanding the basic ‘lifeblood’ of the garden – the soil. Soil is divided into two layers, subsoil and topsoil. Subsoil…
A garden is dramatically enhanced by a well-designed lighting scheme. Why should you not enjoy your garden once the sun has set? In summer lighting provides a beautiful space for…
I’m frequently asked “when is the best time of year to have a garden designed?”. The simple answer I give is “A garden can be designed at any time of…
According to a recent survey, half of Britons think a well-designed garden is considered as important as ever and more important than a designer kitchen or bathroom. Zoopla, UK’s most…
There are many varied garden styles to choose from when thinking of having a new garden designed. In design terms, “style” refers to the way materials, plants, colours and ornaments…
The old adage “right plant in the right place” is the mantra for all garden designers. But what does that actually mean and what are the many considerations of the…
It’s Chelsea Flower Show week and the media is awash with articles on flowers, garden design and all things horticulture. Want some tips on bringing a little bit of “Chelsea…