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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Flowering shrubs for April
Flowering shrubs for April gardens in the UK (US Zone 9) April is probably the most exciting month of the year in the gardening calendar. Things suddenly begin to look green and vibrant and the warmer days and lighter evenings can gladden the heart of every gardener. Here are some ideas for flowering shrubs for […]
Trees for Small Gardens
Top Ten Ideas for trees for small gardens If you have a small garden, don’t rule out trees, there are lots of choices of trees for small gardens that won’t quickly outgrow their welcome. There are many species, for example crab apples, maples and cherries that even the smallest of gardens will accommodate. It will […]
Alternative Lawn Ideas
What can I use instead of grass for my lawn? Many people love a stripy green lawn but it can be hard work to keep it looking good, that’s when we need to think of alternative lawn ideas. Sometimes there are areas in a garden where you might want a patch of green without all […]
Garden Lights Ideas
Garden lights aren’t just for for Christmas! People often think about lights on a Christmas tree in the garden but why stop there? Using lighting all through the year to create a subtle glow outlining a specimen tree, to illuminate a group of plant containers, spotlight a piece of artwork or an archway, even […]
How to Design a Garden from Scratch
Practical Tips on how to Design a Garden It might sound a little daunting to design a garden from scratch. Perhaps your garden is overgrown and wild, a blank canvas and uninspired or designed for another purpose and you’d rather use it in a different way. It could be the children have left home, the […]
Sustainable Garden Ideas
Creating a sustainable garden Ironically, although we create green spaces in the landscaping industry, it takes effort and motivation to create a truly sustainable garden. Over the last ten years, I’ve witnessed an increasing demand from clients to create a sustainable garden and gleaned a few ideas along the way. If you’re interested in having […]
The Gardens At Rousham
Getting inspiration from Rousham gardens In his ‘Around the World in 80 Gardens’ television series, Monty Don described Rousham as ‘The greatest masterpiece of English Gardening – a flawless work of genius.’ Designed by William Kent in the 18th Century, it remains virtually unspoilt, which is part of this garden’s unique charm. William Kent […]