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Take a peek at this recent garden in Woolton Hill, and see what a difference a new patio can make! Read more.
Here's an inspiring selection of winter and early spring interest plants to keep your garden looking bright and colourful through… 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.
It has been another busy year at ALDA! Here's a look back over the year, to show you some of… Read more.
Encouraging biodiversity and wildlife into our gardens is a current hot topic in the landscaping and horticultural industry. Our towns… Read more.
Modern garden aesthetics come together to create this secluded and contemporary oasis. Read more.
Get inspiration and learn about plants suitable for screening in smaller gardens. 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 exciting new design, sharp contemporary features come together to create a garden which sits beautifully with a modern… 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.
A beautifully formal topiary garden takes centre stage in this large open garden. Read more.
In this blog, we’ve put together some pointers for those of you who want to ensure your lawn remains in… 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.
Wide deep borders can present a challenge, but they also offer lots of scope for impact and creativity. Here's some… Read more.
We had an inspiratational day at Chelsea 2023, so I'd like to share with you my six stand out moments. Read more.
Caring for your herbaceous perennials is a rewarding part of gardening, as you get up close to your plants and… Read more.
This new front garden and driveway is both smart and practical and the quality of the workmanship and materials shines… 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.
This challenging and steeply sloped garden in Emmer Green has been transformed by the ALDA team. Read more.
Sometimes all it takes is one or two simple yet carefully considered changes to make all the difference to your… 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.
Shutter Screen fences are becoming increasingly popular with our clients as an attractive and contemporary screening option. Read more.
Have you every wondered all the stages we go through when laying a new patio? Here's a quick look at… 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.
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!