Inspiration and Ideas
6 September 2022
Driveway Design Ideas For Small Spaces
Designing a small driveway can be quite daunting. So we’ve gathered our favourite driveway design ideas for small spaces so you can be proud of the entrance to the house you call home. A small driveway can easily be overwhelmed by bold colours, lots of features and let’s face it, […]
Read Article22 August 2022
Grey & Black Paving Ideas for Your Garden
With Pantone choosing Ultimate Grey as the colour of the year for 2021, it’s clear that the all-grey-everything trend is not going anywhere, anytime soon. With that in mind, we take a look at some of the best modern paving ideas for grey and black slabs. 1. All Grey Everything […]
Read Article22 August 2022
Interior Trend: Grey Bathroom Tiles
Grey bathrooms continue to rise in popularity. In this article, we explore the latest trends and ideas! Grey tiles have long been a popular choice when it comes to bathrooms. In colour psychology, grey is said to represent balance and neutrality, so it’s no wonder that it works so well […]
Read Article15 August 2022
10 Garden Design Ideas You'll Love
We’ve gathered our favourite creative garden design ideas to inspire you this summer. With more and more of us investing time and energy on creating outdoor sanctuaries and entertainment spaces to enjoy with family and friends, it’s clear that our gardens hold a special place in the nations’ hearts. That’s why […]
Read Article5 August 2022
How Natural Paving Stones Can Transform Your Garden
Whether you’re looking for a quick fix or want to completely remodel your outdoor space, natural paving stones could be just the ticket! After enduring multiple lockdowns over the past few years, it has become more important than ever for us to spend time in nature and as a result, […]
Read Article28 June 2022
Garden Design Inspiration @ Bridgemere Show Gardens
The Bridgemere Show Gardens have recently been restored to their former glory and we were lucky enough to attend the open day! If you are making a trip to Bridgemere Garden Centre or would like some garden design inspiration from The RHS shows, these show gardens are a must-visit in […]
Read Article17 May 2022
Discover Weathered York: Beautiful Paving at The Laundry Retreat
Jenny and Tom from the Laundry Retreat are avid gardeners and have been developing their gardens since 2009. Inheriting approximately 3 acres of tired and overgrown gardens, they started from scratch to create an idyllic space full of charm and beauty. They have been loyal customers and have kindly shared […]
Read Article22 March 2022
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 Article15 March 2022
Guide to Paving and Flooring Finishes & Edges
We know choosing the right paving can be confusing, with all the possible treatments, finishes & edges available, it can be hard to know which to choose. This quick guide helps to explain the various product finishes available. Finishes & Edges Sawn Edge Sawn edge or Straight edge paving is […]
Read Article1 March 2022
Paving & Flooring for Listed and Period Properties
The floor of any building plays an important role in providing the background to its character, contributing to the overall appearance and complementing the building’s architecture. Especially when listed or period properties are concerned. Grade 1 & 2 listed buildings are required by law to retain, re-use and repair any […]
Read Article8 February 2022
How To Choose The Right Paving For Your Patio
With the plethora of paving styles to choose from and with different materials, colours, and textures, how do you choose and get your patio right first time?
Read Article5 November 2021
Creative Roots Garden Design: Gardeners World
Toby Pritchard is a Garden Designer at cutting edge company Creative Roots. We speak to Toby about his career to date & aspirations for the future.
Read Article10 September 2021
Guy Jones - Garden Designer
We speak with Guy Jones of Emotive Landscapes about his journey into garden design, landscaping and his most rewarding project to date.
Read Article8 September 2021
Why Gardens Are A Top Priority For Homeowners
The kind of house you want to buy will largely be dictated by what particular stage in life you’re at. However, over the last year and a half, there’s one house feature that has been proving universally popular among house hunters of all ages and ilks – and that’s the […]
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 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 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 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 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.
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