Many of us are looking for colour in our garden, but usually this means flowers. Plants that have stunning Autumn leaves, that glow on those grey Autumn days when the evenings are drawing in often get overlooked. Ring the seasonal changes and bring some warmth to your garden, by planting some shrubs with Autumn colour. [...]
More and more folk are working from home these days. Here are 5 tips for creating a garden office or studio that works for you. 1. The benefits of creating an outdoor workspace Improve your work-life balance by avoiding crowded, disrupted commutes and high office rental costs. This enables you to work around your childrens’ [...]
If you are an art lover, then why not add interest as you wonder round your garden, by extending your art collection out in to the garden? Add your own personality to your garden. Communicate your interests, with sentimental or large bold statement objects, abstract garden art or subtle [...]
Natural stone can bring character to your garden walls, patios, paths, steps, sculpture, garden mosaics and water features and looks good even in the depths of winter. Here are 5 tips for using stone in your garden. 1. Use stone that matches your surroundings If you are looking to create a garden that looks like [...]
Our gardens are getting smaller these days, but they can still be a valuable space for getting outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and connect with nature. Here are 5 tips for designing a small outside space that packs a punch. 1. Built in seating Work out what you want from your space, then distil your [...]
If your garden looks drab and uninspiring at this time of year, it may have been planned in the sunny summer days. But if you can get your garden looking great in winter, it will give you pleasure throughout the year. Here are 5 tips for creating a winter garden. 1. Create a garden with [...]
Getting your garden designed is a valuable investment. As Benjamin Franklin stated “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. Here are 5 benefits of working with a garden designer to create your new garden. 1. A designer will help you come up with a strong design [...]
Outdoor living and connecting with nature reduces stress levels and make you feel happy. It has even been suggested that gardening should be prescribed to patients through the NHS. Now that summer has arrived decamp outside to your garden, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the long light evenings. Grow Get your kids to connect [...]
I am currently designing a couple of gardens where the views out across East Lothian and the coast are to die for. The downside is that the garden owners are rarely able to enjoy them from the garden as it is usually too windy to sit out and relax. Here are a few tips if [...]
