Journal
The best shade-providing garden structures during hot summers
With average temperatures set to rise, we need to look at how we can design gardens that include shady retreats and protect us from the hot summer sun.
How do I choose the right type of gravel?
Find out about gravel - how it has been used in gardens around the world and what you should consider when using it in your garden.
7 Tips for Maximising Materials
The second part in our careful garden design series takes a look at the garden design and construction process and what you can do to maximise materials.
10 Tips for Minimizing Waste
The first part in our careful garden design series takes a look at the garden design process and what you can do to minimize waste.
Glorious Gardens for Dry Conditions
With the hosepipe ban now in force across much of the UK, we take a look at how our gardens need to change to cope with predicted drier conditions. We also consider what we can do to make a difference.
Creating a spectacular outdoor room
With so many of us working from home, is now the time to consider building an outdoor room in your garden? We look at the key considerations if you’re thinking about installing an outdoor room in your garden.
7 top tips for generous outdoor living
Gardens are often the forgotten extra room in your home, but it doesn’t need to feel that way. Find out clever ways to make your home and garden feel connected again. Here are our top tips.
5 tips for getting your garden ready for spring
The signs of spring are all around us. It’s time to get out into your garden to get your garden ready for the new season. Here are our five top tips for jobs to do this spring.
Considerations for a practical garden
For a garden to work well for you, it needs to be more than beautiful; your outdoor space needs to function as a practical garden. Take a look at our tips.
5 questions to ask yourself before a garden design consultation
A garden design consultation is the first step towards your dream garden - here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you begin.