Designing Your Planting Using Layers

Designing Your Planting Using Layers

Does your garden feel a little… flat? If your outdoor space has been looking two-dimensional, with long stretches of time where not much is happening, it’s time to take a cue from nature. Step into any woodland or wild meadow, and you’ll notice...
Revamping Your Garden for Spring

Revamping Your Garden for Spring

Revamping Your Garden for Spring Spring is creeping in, and your garden is waking up. Shoots are pushing through, the days are stretching, and there’s that fresh, earthy smell in the air. It’s the perfect time to take a step back, cast a critical eye over your plot,...
Sustainable Paving: Where Does Your Paving Come From?

Sustainable Paving: Where Does Your Paving Come From?

When designing a garden, paving is a key element that can define the space, enhance aesthetics, and provide functionality. Many homeowners and landscapers love the look of Indian sandstone. With its rich, varied colours and durable nature, it has become a popular...
The Importance of Good Bed Preparation

The Importance of Good Bed Preparation

Why Proper Bed Preparation Matters If there’s one thing that can make or break a planting project, it’s the quality of bed preparation. There’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at a site ready to plant, only to find that the soil hasn’t been properly...
My top 5 Perennials for a Sunny Garden

My top 5 Perennials for a Sunny Garden

Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ is a stunning perennial, loved for its deep violet-blue flower spikes and striking dark purple stems. This long-flowering plant adds vertical interest and vibrant color to garden borders from...
Inspirational Garden Designers: Three pioneers

Inspirational Garden Designers: Three pioneers

Garden Design Pioneers: How John Brookes, Gertrude Jekyll, and Piet Oudolf Shaped Modern Planting Design Garden design has evolved dramatically over the years, thanks to these inspirational pioneers who reshaped the way we think about outdoor spaces. Three key...

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