Here’s my honest verdict on “chaos gardening. If you’ve been anywhere near gardening TikTok this year, you’ll have run into chaos gardening, the trend where you take a packet (or several packets, or possibly your entire […]
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Hiring a garden designer is a big decision and can be expensive. Here are 10 honest questions to ask before you commit, and why each one matters. Choosing someone to design your garden is an important
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Garden design fees vary enormously, from a few hundred pounds to several thousand. Here’s what actually drives the price, and what to watch out for before you sign anything. “How much does a garden designer cost?”
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Does your garden design feel a little… flat? If your outdoor space has been looking two-dimensional, with long stretches of time where not much is happening, it’s time to take a cue from nature. Step into
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Revamping Your Garden for Spring Spring is creeping in, and your garden is waking up. Shoots are pushing through, the days are stretching, and there’s that fresh, earthy smell in the air. It’s the perfect time
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When designing a garden, paving is a key element that can define the space, enhance aesthetics, and provide functionality. Many homeowners and landscapers love the look of Indian sandstone. With its rich, varied colours and durable
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Why Proper Bed Preparation Matters If there’s one thing that can make or break a planting project, it’s the quality of bed preparation. There’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at a site ready to plant, only
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Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Salvia nemorosa Caradonna is a stunning perennial, loved for its deep violet-blue flower spikes and striking dark purple stems. This long-flowering plant adds vertical interest and vibrant colour to garden borders from late
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Garden Design Pioneers: How John Brookes, Gertrude Jekyll, and Piet Oudolf Shaped Modern Planting Design Garden design has evolved dramatically over the years, thanks to these inspirational pioneers who reshaped the way we think about outdoor
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Living in a city doesn’t mean sacrificing your dream of a lush, green oasis. Even the smallest outdoor spaces can be transformed into a sanctuary with clever design, thoughtful planting, and the right materials. Designing for
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