Inspiration and Ideas
19 July 2021
A Guide to Walled Gardens
Whether it's a wall around the boundary of your garden or a way to separate the land into sections, walled gardens can offer a more temperate climate and are a beautiful design choice for any garden setting. Gaining popularity in Victorian Britain, walled gardens were traditionally used to border kitchen gardens and protect...
Read Article9 July 2021
How to Design and Lay a Garden Path
If you’re redesigning your garden, or simply tidying up and refreshing the space you have, have you considered creating a walkway or path? A beautiful path can create a social point that will draw the eye through your garden and can also introduce a zen quality. A well-designed path will...
Read Article2 July 2021
July Gardening Jobs
We are halfway through the Summer months and with plenty of floral displays on offer, it is a joyous time to be in the Garden. Our July Gardening Jobs include some key jobs to do and a fun project for the whole family to try while soaking up the sun. July is...
Read Article23 June 2021
David Keegan - Garden Designer
David Keegan has been designing gardens & landscapes for over 20 years. We ask David how it all began and what excites him about the industry.
Read Article20 June 2021
How To Create A Kitchen Garden
Kitchen Gardens are ever popular – growing your own food can cut food bills, provide healthier, fresher food and increase mental & physical wellbeing.
Read Article14 June 2021
Wood Effect Porcelain Case Study
Ian Teasdale from IJT Landscaping & Property Services Ltd has kindly shared one of their recent projects featuring our wood effect Porcelain. IJT Landscaping are a family run landscaping firm, originally set up as a sole trader and now trading with 8 employees and a raft of contacts and recommendations...
Read Article11 June 2021
7 Ways To Create A Cottage Garden Look
The cottage garden is a classic style that with the right planting, structures and colour scheme, can be easily recreated for yourself. The design is a timeless classic that can help attract wildlife and embrace a rustic charm. If you’re looking to introduce a new look to your garden, we...
Read Article9 June 2021
Claudia De Yong - Garden Designer
Claudia is a garden consultant/designer with a passion for gardening with wildlife in mind, using water as a feature whenever possible. She takes great pride in hand-selecting artisan and natural products for the gardens she is involved in creating. Claudia has also recently launched an online shop called Little Garden...
Read Article1 June 2021
June Gardening Jobs
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Read Article27 May 2021
Fun Gardening Activities for Children
National Children's Gardening Week starts 29th May. Celebrating the fun children can have in our green spaces. Gardening can help all of us connect with nature and can be a great way to learn about and observe the different seasons. Fun gardening activities for children enable them to learn a...
Read Article19 May 2021
How to Create a Sensory Garden
A sensory garden is quite a simple concept at heart. It’s a space that features different textures, colours, shapes, scents and heights. These are used to help stimulate all of our senses and bring us to the present moment. There is evidence to suggest that this kind of outdoor space...
Read Article2 May 2021
Sheena Marsh - Garden Designer
Sheena Marsh from Oxford Garden Design has been working as a garden designer for nearly 20 years and was awarded Business Person of the Year 2018 in the Oxfordshire Business Awards. In the second of our Garden Designer blog posts, Sheena tells us why garden design has always been in...
Read Article28 April 2021
May Gardening Tips
Our May Gardening Tips are sure to give you inspiration & helpful advice on getting the garden prepped in time for those all important summer BBQ's.
Read Article16 April 2021
Jane Bingham - Garden Designer
Jane Bingham of The Cheshire Garden talks about her passion for garden design and why she loves creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Read Article2 April 2021
April Gardening Tips
Read our April Gardening Tips for new ideas, garden projects to consider and planting options for fruit and vegetables, accessible for all the family.
Read Article13 February 2021
Where Did Flagstones Get Their Name?
Flagstones can be seen peppered throughout historic sites in the UK. With many National Trust homes and gardens, castles and churches boasting stone flooring and paving. Steeped in history and mystery, we explore where flagstones get their name. All In A Name Interestingly, the use of the word ‘flag’ for a...
Read Article4 February 2021
February Gardening Guide
With spring fast approaching it's time to get serious with planning and prepping the garden. Ensuring spring and summer are jam packed with tasty crops and beautiful blooms! Our February Gardening Guide will help to take the stress out of what to start sowing and planting this month. Along with...
Read Article2 January 2021
January Gardening Jobs
With Christmas gone and a new year begun, now is the perfect time to start venturing out into the garden for those January Gardening Jobs. What better way to work off the Christmas gluttony and clear the mind by tending and tidying up the garden! This year more than ever...
Read Article26 December 2020
DIY Paving Tips
With the new year fast approaching and no sign of a let up in lockdown restrictions. Now is the perfect time to start planning your garden revamp. Paving your garden can enhance your outdoor space, helping create a whole new look and ambience. If you’re a keen DIYer renovating your outdoor...
Read Article19 December 2020
Winter Gardening Jobs
Now that we’re well into December, it’s time to make sure your garden is ready to withstand the winter. With further lockdown restrictions in the UK underway. What better way to spend your time than outside in the fresh air - tending to your garden? Winter Wellbeing Gardening has long been known to be...
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