Inspiration & Tips for your Garden Design
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Bringing Design and Function to a Compact Town Garden in Reading
This month we've been busy transforming a small town garden into a neat and functional space with focal areas for… Read more.
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ALDA’s Garden Drainage Guide
Whilst garden drainage may not be the most riveting of gardening subjects, it is nonetheless an important factor in any… Read more.
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Transform Your Patio In Time For Summer
Over time patios can take a battering from all thats thrown at them - the weather, general wear and tear… Read more.
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Paving Comparison Guide
Choosing paving materials for your new patio can seem a little daunting - and understandably so. The decision you make… Read more.
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A Quick Look At Lawn Shape
Whilst you might not always notice it, your lawn shape can greatly affect the look and feel of your garden.… Read more.
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Transforming a ‘Blank Canvas’ into a Garden with Purpose and Style in Hermitage
Starting with a blank canvas, we've created a stylish, flowing garden with connected functional spaces. Read more.
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Plants for Winter Wildlife
We can all give wildlife a helping hand this winter by planting some of these wildlife friendly plants in our… Read more.
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On the small side, but perfectly formed…
Step inside this back garden in Newbury and look at what can be achieved in a relatively small space. Read more.
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Jobs for the garden in January and February
This time of year, when the weather is snowy, frosty, or as wet as water, a spot of armchair gardening… Read more.
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Designing with Balance
We are all looking for balance in our lives and this is also reflected in our outdoor spaces. In this… Read more.
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Ideas for a Beautiful Winter Garden
Read on for tips on how to make your garden extra special this winter. Read more.
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A New Approach to a Beautiful Period Property in Curridge
This month we have been busy landscaping a new approach to this lovely period property in Curridge. Read more.
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A Contemporary Update For A Garden In Newbury
This month we've been busy on a sleek new design in Newbury. An update to the patio and retaining walls… Read more.
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Jobs for the garden in November and December
We always think of November, and to some extent, December, as being the months for tidying up the garden and… Read more.
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Designing with plant shape and form
Considering the shape and form of plants is essential for any good garden design. Here we look at how plant… Read more.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2021 – Highlights
Congratulations to the team behind this year's 2021 Chelsea Flower Show. Held for the first time ever in September, it… Read more.
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Patio Design Guide
It is easy to underestimate the impact a new patio can have on your garden. This patio design guide takes… Read more.
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Things are blooming marvellous in two gardens we landscaped back in 2019!
Have a look at how planting has made an impact in these two landscaped gardens. Read more.
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Lawn Positioning
A lawn is usually a vital element to a garden design and often a key part of a client’s brief.… Read more.
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Jobs for the garden in September and October
September and October are two of the less busy months in the gardening calendar. However, before you put your feet… Read more.
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Overcoming the challenges of a steep overgrown bank…
Our latest project saw us transforming a shallow garden in Newbury and overcoming the challenges of a steep overgrown bank.… Read more.
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What are the best lawn alternatives?
Traditional lawns lack biodiversity and can sometimes be tricky to maintain if your garden is shady or particularly small. In… Read more.
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Transforming an irregular shaped garden into a modern space for family entertaining
This month we’ve been busy finishing a contemporary design build close to home in Newbury. Read more.
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Using colour in your garden
Colour is an important part of any garden design. In most designs, it's the plants that provide the colour, so… Read more.
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Jobs for the garden in July and August
July and August are months for keeping things going in the garden. If the weather is good, you will want… Read more.
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Updating a Traditional Multi-Level Garden in Purley on Thames
Follow our team as they update a traditional Purley garden to provide a more generous entertaining space and a more… Read more.
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Long Flowering Perennials For Your Summer Borders
A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through to late autumn. If clients are looking for a low maintenance… Read more.
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Really Useful Little Plants
Every designer has a "go-to" list of trusty plants that they use many times and love because they will always… Read more.