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If you’re looking for ideas for your garden or are interested in reading about our garden design topics, you will find them all here. Use the drop down menu for specific design topics or simply browse or use the search box in the bar above. Enjoy!

 

Katie

October Plant of the Month: Heucheras

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Heucheras make a great addition to borders and containers in autumn when many of the summer plants have gone over.… Read more.

Katie

Biophilic Garden Design

Plan Your Garden

Biophilia (meaning love of nature) is a term that describes humans' innate attraction to the natural world. Biophilic garden design… Read more.

Katie

September Plant of the Month: Japanese Anemones

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Japanese anemones are striking perennials that provide a joyful end of summer display when many others plants have finished flowering.… Read more.

Katie

August Plant of the Month: Dahlias

Plants, Plan Your Garden

You can't beat Dahlias for adding a pop of colour to your late summer borders. They come in a huge… Read more.

Katie

July Plant of the Month: Agapanthus

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Agapanthus are beautiful distinctive plants originating from South Africa. Learn all about how to grow them here. Read more.

Katie

Chelsea 2025: Trends to Try at Home

News & Musings, Plan Your Garden

Take a look at the latest trends at RHS Chelsea 2025. From stylish wildlife gardens to spaces of calm and… Read more.

Katie

June Plant of the Month: Geraniums

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Learn all about this reliable summer border filler - and choose from a wide variety to suit any type of… Read more.

John

John’s Top Picks From Chelsea Flower Show 2025

News & Musings, Plan Your Garden

Hot on the heels from our visit to Chelsea 2025 – as hard as it is to choose - here… Read more.

Katie

May Plant of the Month: Foxgloves

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Foxgloves are deservedly popular flowers. Associated with cottage garden planting, and naturalised woodland settings, they are beautiful to look at… Read more.

Katie

April Plant of the Month: Tulips

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Spring wouldn't be the same without Tulips! Learn more about these well loved plants, including how to care for them… Read more.

Katie

Maximising Planting Design

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Maximalist planting is a growing trend in the landscaping world. Learn more about this style and how to achieve it… Read more.

Katie

March Plant of the Month: Narcissus

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Daffodils are such a cheerful sign of spring, and bring hope of brighter days ahead. Learn all about them here. Read more.

Katie

Plant of the Month: Snowdrops (Galanthus)

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Whether you spot them in a small clump or as a beautiful white carpet, nothing quite beats the first sight… Read more.

Katie

Plant of the Month: Hellebores

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Now is a great time to enjoy Hellebores! These exquisite flowers can't fail to lift your spirits during the winter… Read more.

Katie

Trend Predictions for 2025

News & Musings, Plan Your Garden

As the new year begins, let’s take a look at what the new trends for 2025 may be. Read more.

Katie

Designing a Garden That Grows With Your Family

Plan Your Garden

As your family grows and changes, so will your garden. Katie looks at how she designs flexible and adaptable gardens… Read more.

John

The Appeal of Stepping Stones

ALDA in Action, Plan Your Garden, Steps & Slopes

There's something appealing about stepping stones - they invite us and draw us along a pathway from one area to… Read more.

Katie

Grow Your Own

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Learn how to grow fuss free fruit and veg, with these top tips. There's so many reasons to grow edibles… Read more.

Katie

Garden Seating

Plan Your Garden, Patios

Katie, our garden designer, shares her top tips for planning and designing functional garden seating areas. Read more.

Alison

Attracting Birds to Your Garden

Wildlife, Plan Your Garden

Find out how to attract more birds to your garden with these five easy tips. Read more.

Katie

Incorporating Containers in a Garden Design

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Plants in containers are a great way to bring interest to your garden throughout the year. In this blog, Katie,… Read more.

Katie

Garden Water Features

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Have you ever thought about adding a water feature to your garden? This post look at some different types of… Read more.

Alison

Plants For Containers

Plants, Plan Your Garden

Learn all about container gardening: which plants to choose to create impact and how to look after them. Read more.

Katie

Gardens Without Lawns

Plan Your Garden

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

Katie

Landscaping Techniques for Privacy

Plan Your Garden, Design Challenges

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

Alison

Children and Gardens – A Few Ideas

Plan Your Garden, Design Challenges

Here are a few ideas on how you can make your garden interesting and engaging for children. Read more.

Katie

Gardens for Wellbeing

Plan Your Garden

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

Katie

Garden Design – Adding Value to Your Home

Plan Your Garden

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

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