Planting Tag

“What should I plant in my garden?” It’s a garden design question that the Tapestry Design Studios team are often asked. Hopefully, this article will help.
With hotter summers, it’s becoming more difficult to keep traditional grass lawns looking good all year round. We’re looking at alternative lawns that won’t go brown in summer.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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...

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.
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.