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Foxgloves are deservedly popular flowers. Associated with cottage garden planting, and naturalised woodland settings, they are beautiful to look at… Read more.
Healthy soil is the key to healthy gardens. When plants root down into soil full of goodness, they thrive. Here… Read more.
Spring wouldn't be the same without Tulips! Learn more about these well loved plants, including how to care for them… Read more.
Maximalist planting is a growing trend in the landscaping world. Learn more about this style and how to achieve it… Read more.
We recently returned to this Highworth garden to put the plants in. The planting design adds the finishing touches and… Read more.
Daffodils are such a cheerful sign of spring, and bring hope of brighter days ahead. Learn all about them here. Read more.
Learn some simple ways that we can repurpose materials in our gardens to help the environment. Read more.
Sleek lines and effortless minimalism give this garden a contemporary chic feel. It also requires very little maintenance. Read more.
Whether you spot them in a small clump or as a beautiful white carpet, nothing quite beats the first sight… Read more.
Now is a great time to enjoy Hellebores! These exquisite flowers can't fail to lift your spirits during the winter… Read more.
As the new year begins, let’s take a look at what the new trends for 2025 may be. Read more.
A pond can be a wonderful addition to any garden - providing an eye catching feature that attracts all sorts… Read more.
Take a look back at a selection of ALDA garden transformations - all completed this year and showcasing a variety… Read more.
As your family grows and changes, so will your garden. Katie looks at how she designs flexible and adaptable gardens… Read more.
There's something appealing about stepping stones - they invite us and draw us along a pathway from one area to… Read more.
Learn how to grow fuss free fruit and veg, with these top tips. There's so many reasons to grow edibles… Read more.
This lovely Thatcham garden is given a curvy makeover with new features and contemporary materials. Read more.
Katie, our garden designer, shares her top tips for planning and designing functional garden seating areas. Read more.
Find out how to attract more birds to your garden with these five easy tips. Read more.
Plants in containers are a great way to bring interest to your garden throughout the year. In this blog, Katie,… Read more.
Contrasting textures and beautiful materials come together to create the wow factor in this Highworth garden, near Swindon. Read more.
Have you ever thought about adding a water feature to your garden? This post look at some different types of… Read more.
Learn all about container gardening: which plants to choose to create impact and how to look after them. Read more.
We had another brilliant trip to Chelsea Flower Show this year. We've picked out some key trends that we noticed… Read more.
This garden has been transformed with a simple yet skillful design. Our team have carefully implemented the design with craftmanship… Read more.
Katie Thomas, our garden designer, shares the secrets of creating successful lawn free gardens full of colour and interest. Read more.
We recently finished this calm and contemprary garden with some carefully selected plants to complement the design. 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.
From planning a new border to a complete garden remodel, we pride ourselves on transforming ideas into beautiful reality, with minimum disruption. If you’re based in or around the Reading and Newbury area, we’d love to meet and discuss your project in detail – book your free no-obligation garden consultation today. We do get pretty booked up, particularly during the Spring, so plan ahead if possible!