garden design

Nature is awakening. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the call of the great outdoors is undeniable. But wait, before you start planning endless barbecues and backyard lounging, is your patio ready for primetime? Don’t worry, it’s not too late! With a few easy tweaks, you can turn your patio from a forgotten corner into a […]

If you’re thinking of sprucing up your outdoor space, now is the perfect time to start considering the latest garden furniture trends for 2023. Spending time in your garden can be an incredibly enjoyable experience. Whether you’re looking to relax, entertain friends and family, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. Outdoor furniture is a […]

Decking can turn difficult, steep or uneven spaces into something very usable. It also softens the line between indoors and outdoors, enticing people outside onto the deck and beyond into the garden. With care, it can shake up and revitalise the whole way you use your outdoor space. Just walk out of the house and […]

We could all use a bit more zen in our lives. You may have heard people say that, especially when life is frantically busy and complicated. They are crying out for simplicity and tranquillity. This post takes a look at the Japanese rock garden tradition, and the classical zen garden and what it can teach […]

Garden paths are important: they take you from one place to another and, after wet weather, keeping your shoes clean as you trundle to the compost heap or a quiet seat in summery shade. And much more than that. Garden paths connect your house and garden, lead the eye and imagination into, and beyond, your […]

Your dream garden feels a million miles away on a dreary January day. But use the time now to think of spring and summer in your garden, dream of how it could look and feel and start now to make your dreams come true. This week our blogs offer ideas and top tips for garden […]

You’ve got little or no gardening knowledge and you want a great outdoor space? That’s OK. Just read on. You don’t need to know lots about gardening or have green fingers to create a welcoming and usable outdoor space. Whatever space you’ve got, here are a few easy and doable tips. And we’re talking about […]

Colour is everywhere Colour is everywhere in our world and, consciously or unconsciously, we respond to it. So, a bit of thought about colour in the garden won’t go amiss. The challenge Have you inherited a dull outdoor space? No problem. Keep your spirits up by adding a little colour, fast. Go straight to your […]