We had another brilliant trip to Chelsea Flower Show this year. We've picked out some key trends that we noticed… Read more.

Katie Thomas, our garden designer, shares the secrets of creating successful lawn free gardens full of colour and interest. Read more.

There's something special about a private and secluded garden, a tucked away space to relax and get away from it… Read more.

Gardens offer endless opportunities to boost our health and wellbeing. This blog is all about designing a garden for relaxation… Read more.

Did you know that redesigning your garden is a great way to increase the value of your home? At ALDA… Read more.

Many of us live increasingly busy lives, and our gardens have the potential to benefit us in many ways. Here… Read more.

Here are some hard working shrubs that bring beauty to the garden throughout the year - and particularly when they're… Read more.

Encouraging biodiversity and wildlife into our gardens is a current hot topic in the landscaping and horticultural industry. Our towns… Read more.

Climbing plants are wonderful for adding height and colour to your garden and there is a climber suited to every… Read more.

In this third blog in our series on roses, we look at how to care for your roses to ensure… Read more.

Roses are a great choice for contemporary gardens, and can be used in a variety of situations to create impact.… Read more.

Roses are some of the most popular and beautiful garden plants. Here's a simple guide to some of the favourite… Read more.

Caring for your herbaceous perennials is a rewarding part of gardening, as you get up close to your plants and… Read more.

Shrubs are the 'backbone' of the garden, and there are a huge variety to choose from to ensure you have… Read more.

Trees are brilliant additions to any sized garden and create wonderful focal features, bringing interest throughout the seasons. To guarantee… Read more.

We are well into bare root season which means you may have planted a new hedge. If so, there's lots… Read more.

Learn how to get the best out of your fruit trees by following this simple 'how to' guide. Read more.

Here are some regular maintenance tasks to make sure your artifical lawn stays in tip-top condition. Read more.

As the evenings draw in, magically transform your garden after dusk with lighting, and create beautiful effects to enjoy in… Read more.

Here's a useful guide on some of the popular garden lights available and where to use them. Read more.

Whether they take the form of a hedge, fence, trellis with climbers or a strategically placed tree, screens are an… Read more.

Structures such as pergolas are brilliant for creating a focal feature in the garden - even more so when they… Read more.

A pergola or archway is the perfect feature to incorporate into a garden design. It will add height and year-round… Read more.

A pond can be a wonderful feature to any garden and an important part of a successfully designed pond are… Read more.

If you're thinking of re-designing your garden or an area of it, it is well worth taking some time to… Read more.

Whilst you might not always notice it, your lawn shape can greatly affect the look and feel of your garden.… Read more.

We can all give wildlife a helping hand this winter by planting some of these wildlife friendly plants in our… Read more.

This time of year, when the weather is snowy, frosty, or as wet as water, a spot of armchair gardening… Read more.