As a garden designer, I am forever drawing inspiration from other people’s gardens. Essex and Suffolk boast some of the most interesting gardens to visit. These are some of the most inspirational gardens in Essex and Suffolk
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If you want a garden that will delight all of your senses, a cottage style garden could be just the thing for you. In this blog we’re looking at how to create a traditional cottage garden with a modern twist.
Garden Tips, Gardening, Uncategorized / 11.03.2019
Spring gardening jobs
Hopefully the spring weather will draw you out into the garden for some fresh air and some headspace. Here are some spring gardening jobs to help make your garden more beautiful this year.
Garden Design / 01.02.2019
Designing the perfect retirement garden
Your daily routine changes when you retire and that means that you will probably use your garden differently. In this article we look at designing the perfect retirement garden, one that you will enjoy for the foreseeable future.
Garden design is all about creating 3D experience. Some spaces are so compact that the only way is up. That’s what this blog is all about. Vertical garden design.
Garden Design, Gardening, Uncategorized / 20.12.2018
Reviewing your garden year – tips for planning improvements for next year
It's December, and the garden is safely put to bed for winter. It’s time now to reflect on your garden’s performance this year and where you could make improvements for next year.
It’s so frustrating to feel that your dream garden lies way beyond your budget. However, by setting your budget early and collaborating with a good garden designer you could well afford the garden you want. Find out how.
Case Studies, Garden Design, Landscape Gardening / 07.11.2018
Case Study: Re-imagining a Wildlife Pond
Many of our clients ask for a whole new garden. This case study is slightly different in that the client only wanted one area refurbished. A wildlife pond which is overlooked by a large picture window.
Garden Design, Uncategorized / 11.10.2018
Garden design ideas to get best value from your garden in winter
Winter is coming and it’s tempting to batten down the hatches and spend winter indoors. But if you do that you are missing on a wealth of health benefits and on some amazing natural beauty. Read on if you want to make more of your garden in winter time.
Garden Design, Landscape Designer / 10.09.2018
Using colour in the garden
In this blog we’re talking about using colour in the garden for practicality as well as aesthetics.