Inspiration and Ideas
22 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 created by using a machine […]
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 existing floors that are original […]
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
Using Water and Lighting in Garden Designs
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 Article2 November 2021
Winter Gardening Jobs
Now that we are heading into the winter months, it’s time to make sure the garden is ready to withstand the cold . What better way to spend your time than outside in the fresh air – tending to your garden? Though winter is a time for rest there is still plenty that can be […]
Read Article17 October 2021
Top 10 Stone Floors
Read the Top 10 Stone Floors 2019 for the most popular and best selling tiles & flagstones used for stone flooring in the UK.
Read Article12 October 2021
How to Maintain Your Patio During Autumn & Winter
It might be tempting to fully retreat indoors into the warmth during the autumn and winter months. But if you neglect your natural stone or porcelain patio paving, it could accumulate stains and damage. Regular maintenance will prevent this and ensures your garden remains an inviting place throughout the year. Here’s a brief guide to how to […]
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 Now 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 option of having a garden. […]
Read Article30 August 2021
Why Are Kitchen Gardens So Important In Today’s Society?
There are an array of benefits associated with growing your own kitchen garden at home. Both for your well-being and for the planet as a whole. We know all too well by now what impact human activity is having on the planet and this is driving many of us to start living more sustainable lives. […]
Read Article15 August 2021
Taking Care of Natural Paving Stones
Using natural stone in your garden makes for a unique, rustic look that is built to last and timeless in style. Flagstones may however become vulnerable to the elements, needing extra love and care to avoid erosion, fading and cracked stones. Whether used for patios, walkways or driveways. Here are some top tips for taking care of your […]
Read Article19 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 exotic plant species brought back […]
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 always be welcome and 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 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. They offer services from maintenance […]
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 cover 7 ways to achieve […]
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 Shop, which features many bespoke, […]
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 whole host of useful skills […]
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 her heart and how she […]
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