10 things we can do in our own little haven You might think that climate change is all to do with pollution and gases and recycling, and you would be right. It is affecting all of us. Every year, the wet bits get wetter, the hot bits hotter and the dry parts dryer (yes I...Read More

Stepping up As a garden designer it is a rare thing to work on a totally flat garden, there are generally slopes somewhere, toward the house, away from the house, and even from one side to the other. Sometimes these slopes can really obvious at other times be almost imperceptible, until you want to build...Read More

Hedges – What should you choose and why they are important. A quick list of dos and don’ts and some new ideas (you may, or may not have heard) A lovely client of mine; who found me because of my articles in a magazine is looking for ideas for a new hedge and encouraged me...Read More

Do it in your own style 5 tips to great out door entertaining. With Summer approaching and covid19 restrictions relaxing, we will be entertaining in our gardens in no time, but this may be a sign of the future, for some time, just like Flu & Covid infection rates may rise and fall and eating...Read More

When building a bird friendly garden, you don’t have to tear up the Garden.  Even if you live in an apartment with a tiny balcony or small courtyard, you can still participate in wildlife gardening.  A successful garden for wildlife is built on four provisions: shelter and protection, food sources, water sources, and nesting areas....Read More

Unlock the healing power of nature in your garden The last 12 months have proved to be one of the most stressful in living memory, loss, fear, stress are impacting us all in different ways and for a variety of reasons . I have noticed and it is reported across the horticultural industry; that more...Read More

Winter is here and no doubt will bring the bitter cold and harsh frosts.   Although there are jobs that should be avoided during frosty conditions, there are still a few tasks that you can do to help your garden look good throughout winter and ready for spring. Things to do Weed: If the ground isn’t frozen...Read More