Garden Design Near Bicester Bicester is one of the towns in Oxfordshire that has seen a large expansion of new homes over the last ten years. The gardens are mostly left as a blank canvas, as was the case in this new build garden, in the lovely little village of Ambrosden. Where to begin with a blank canvas? Our clients … Read More
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Our RHS Malvern Spring Festival Show Garden Nature’s recovery is at the heart of the Wilder Spaces Show Garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2023. ‘Wilder Spaces’ is sponsored by The Wildlife Trusts, led by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and its ecological consultancy Future Nature WTC. After our success at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival in … Read More
How to Make Compost at Home
How to Make Compost at Home – Easily As the autumn leaves fall, this is the perfect time of year to start a compost heap. This article is to show you how to make compost at home and the reason it is important is because the best gift you can give your garden is to improve the soil. If you … Read More
5 Alternatives to Box Hedge
In recent years, box hedging and topiary in our gardens have been suffering a two-pronged attack. The first invasion comes from the ‘box tree caterpillar’, which is the larvae of a moth that feeds on box (Buxus) plants. It was first reported in private gardens in around 2011 but has moved rapidly so that now, in 2022, it is well … Read More
Cottage Garden Design Ideas
Cottage Garden Design Ideas for your Garden This charming typically English country cottage could almost be on the cover of a chocolate box! Based on our experience of designing and landscaping this garden we’ve put together some cottage garden design ideas to help you re-create this attractive style. Visit our inspiration page for more cottage garden design ideas. Making a … Read More
Chelsea flower show small garden ideas
Small garden ideas – inspiration from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. If you’re looking for small garden ideas, garden shows can be an excellent source of inspiration. To glean the latest ideas for your garden the best of the best in the world has got to be the Chelsea Flower show, held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital … Read More
Small garden design inspiration
Small Garden Design inspiration at the Malvern Spring Show 2022. The RHS Malvern Spring Show is the place to go for small garden inspiration. We’re so proud to have been awarded Silver Gilt at this year’s RHS Malvern. The RHS motto is ‘inspiring everyone to grow’ and this year’s show certainly fulfilled that brief. Our Show Garden – A Peaceful … Read More
Garden Pond Ideas
Some Garden Pond Ideas and Water Features The colour, scent and visual pleasure of a garden can all be enhanced by the sensual nature of water. If properly used, water in a garden gives light, life and will always be eye catching. No matter what the space, water can be incorporated into some sort of garden design. Here are some … Read More
Container Planting Ideas
Container Planting Ideas for your Garden The one activity most gardeners share, whether they own a several acre estate or just a mere window sill, is growing plants in containers. Almost all gardeners do it and have lots of inspired container planting ideas – with good reason. Growing plants in hanging baskets, window boxes, troughs, pots, tubs, even old wheelbarrows … Read More
New Build Garden
Planning a New Build Garden Design A new build garden presents a challenge to even the keenest of gardeners. You may find the garden is a big square of mud, or you may have been left with a lawn, but nothing else. For some people the idea of planning a new build garden is exciting. All that space to do … Read More