Create a tropical garden
Relaxing and enticing. Whether you want to entertain or spend a lazy afternoon with a good book and cold drink, a tropical themed garden can offer you a little slice of paradise. You may be wondering how this is possible when we are wearing scarves and woolly hats for...
The urban garden
Urban gardens can be found in both towns and cities. Usually much smaller than a rural garden, they are often enclosed by walls or fences and as such can become ‘external’ rooms that complement the owner’s individual property and lifestyle. The success of these...
Create a modern garden
Whatever size or shape garden you have, you can create a contemporary style following these three rules: Crisp, clean design lines with geometric formsThe use of natural, timeless materials (such as stone, concrete, hardwood…even steel)Co-ordinated colour palettes A...
Create an English cottage garden
Heady scents, voluptuous flowers and a dash of whimsy; this style is all about romance. Thought to be an act of rebellion against the rigid, formal French gardens of the 17th century, the “jardin anglais” or English cottage garden has become a firm favourite...
Create a Mediterranean style garden
What’s not to love about the Mediterranean? Fragrant pine forests, sparkling azure sea, sandy beaches, amazing fresh food and leisurely lunches. Studies have shown that Italians and Greeks tend to live longer than people in the UK – a lot of this is down to...
Create a Japanese inspired garden
Also known as “Zen Gardens” – this is a timeless garden style that can provide peace and tranquillity from a hectic lifestyle and help to connect you with nature. Whatever size or shape your garden is, you can introduce elements of this style and create somewhere to...
Create an eco – friendly garden
An eco and wildlife friendly garden is all about working with nature, not against it. It’s important to choose the right type of landscaping materials and plants to create a low maintenance garden that will encourage native wildlife such as birds, beneficial insects...
Evergreens for Winter Structure
As the warmth of Autumn colour fades and perennials retreat underground winter can feel a bit flat and bleak in the garden but it really doesn’t have to. Picea pungens ‘Edith’Pinus mugo ‘Carsten’s Winter Gold’Viburnum tinus ‘Eve...
Garden Design Tips
What’s the plan? Great gardens don’t happen by accident. The most successful have been carefully considered and are not only beautiful but tailor made for the people who use them. Planning such a garden requires a combination of skills and with so much...