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15 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 […]
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1 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 […]
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8 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?
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5 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.
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10 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.
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8 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 […]
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23 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.
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11 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 […]
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9 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 […]
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27 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 […]
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2 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 […]
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16 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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13 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 […]
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14 November 2020
Top Tips For A Front Garden Revamp
When we’re revamping our gardens, much of our attention turns to our back gardens. After all, these are typically where we have the most space and where we tend to spend more of our time. However, our front gardens can not only add significantly to the kerb appeal of our properties. […]
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7 November 2020
Landscaping Trends For 2021
This year has made us more appreciative than ever of our garden and outdoor spaces. Latest trends are showing that people want a more usable outdoor living space. Having an area to gather around a table or fire has also gained importance. Here are a few of the top landscaping trends […]
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31 July 2020
Small Backyard Garden Ideas
Whatever the size of your patio, decking or backyard area, by getting a little creative, you can really maximise your outside living space. While a total garden remodel might not be a feasible option right now. Working with what you already have and our small backyard garden ideas. You can […]
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27 June 2020
Top Tips To Make The Most Of A Small Garden
When you only have a small garden, it can sometimes feel as though there’s not much you can do with the space. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. With some creative design and the correct planting and layout choices, you can create a little haven in your home, even […]
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12 March 2020
Choosing Interior Flooring for Your Home
Choosing an interior floor that is right for you and your lifestyle can be tricky and there are lots of styles and materials to choose from.
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28 February 2020
Where do Flagstones Come From?
Flagstone, slate and other materials used for patios and flooring are often confused for each other, to the point that slate is often called ‘flagstone’. Whilst there are some similarities, particularly in how the two materials are used, there are fundamental differences in how the materials are made and the finished product. To […]
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9 January 2020
Winter Paving Stone Care Checklist
Winter is here, and with it comes harsh weather for your garden paving. Flagstones are exceptionally hard-wearing, but require some care and preparation before the cold weather hits. Ensuring your paving keeps looking its best whatever the season. Here is our winter paving stone care checklist of the work that needs to be done […]
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