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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.

December 20, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Why it’s important to set your landscaping budget early

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.

December 5, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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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.

November 7, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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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.

October 11, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Using colour in the garden

In this blog we’re talking about using colour in the garden for practicality as well as aesthetics.

September 10, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Hide and Reveal; using the element of surprise in garden design

One way to give a garden all year round interest is to use the element of surprise. Find out how to keep those surprises coming in our blog. Create Some Secret Gardens So many people fall into the trap of boring garden design. You’ve probably seen lots...

August 10, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Designing drought tolerant gardens

As a garden designer, it’s important to me that my planting schemes are robust and long lasting. This summer is showing us all why it’s important to design drought tolerant gardens.

July 16, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Using foliage plants in garden design

If somebody were to sneak into your garden and pick every single flower – would your garden still look good? This blog is all using foliage plants in garden design.

June 15, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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Garden Design Tips for creating a fabulous outdoor eating area

In this blog, our Director Paul shares his favourite garden design tips for making sure that your outdoor eating area is a great place to be – whatever the weather.

May 21, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios

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How clever garden design will enhance the view from your garden

Whether it’s your neighbour’s shed roof or beautiful rolling farmland, every garden has a view. Here’s how clever garden design can enhance the view from your garden.

April 23, 2018 | by Tapestry Design Studios