Deeply rooted in our histories, culture and folklore, the humble hedge can be dated back to the Neolithic and Bronze ages. Viewed from above they fondly interweave and traverse the rich and varied landscapes demarcating and announcing where lands begin and end. Childhood memories conjure up visions of the variety of...
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Should the month of May be the only time that we leave our garden spaces to grow long? I may have embellished Hamlet’s infamous opening line in his soliloquy; however, I find some relevance to the current discussions and or pressures of undertaking: ‘No Mow May’. There is truth and so many...
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The need to truly explore and integrate nature based solutions that combat issues with excess water and drainage. Unfortunately, Eeyore, the rain we have been experiencing in the last few months has been endless and providing quite a challenge for those in the garden and landscape design, horticultural and construction industry! ...
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As we step into the new year, the topic of steps is in our mind; not the British pop band from the late 90’s but actual steps! Why have them, where and what are they for? Steps perform a functional necessity as a means of addressing any level changes but also...
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If there’s one thing that lockdown taught us; it was to embrace the outdoors during those trying times. Sunbathing in the garden, barbecues and an upsurge of greenfingers took centre stage during the summer months. However, we must ask ourselves, how do we streamline these comforts in our garden designs?...
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As we head into the summer months, we can recognise that this is a peak time for colour within garden design. Roses make a graceful reappearance, geums sprout up playfully from the ground and lavender blesses us with its quasi-addictive scent once more. While an abundance of colour is a...
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In an ideal garden design, there would be every plant under the sun and zero limitations in terms of what we could plant, regardless of the climate we live in. This, however, is not sustainable, neither for the maintenance of our garden nor for our pockets. To remedy this planting problem,...
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When you are contemplating your garden design, it is important to consider aspects that will have a transformative effect on your day-to-day life. There are many places from which you can get garden design inspiration: other gardens, parks, natural landscapes. However, it is important to make your garden design personal...
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If we consider the definition of the word “resolution” it implies a determined commitment, something resolute. I will go to the gym this year, I will read more, I will redo my garden… In terms of garden design, structural elements can be added to your outdoor spaces be they paving, water...
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This garden blog post explores the use of boardwalks and bridges and other garden features to create fresh perspective and movement throughout the garden design...
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