A social garden space for family and friends to enjoy The owners of this small suburban garden were desperate for a contemporary social space in their garden that reflected the inside of their home, and would be a fun space to entertain family and friends. The existing garden was very uninspiring, with no patio, very...Read More

Spring Colour, bringing your garden to life   Well Spring is fast approaching and we are leaving the bitter days behind. Many of us may have stepped into our gardens for the first time since the summer to either catch up with gardening or just to see that everything is still alive and well. The...Read More

What sort of plants grow well in shade? Following on from my last blog; once you know what sort of shade you have, you need to know which plants will grow well in the shady spot you have. The phrase right plant right place is used a lot, but it is a mantra that needs...Read More

With a little thought our gardens can be almost as colourful in winter as other months, of course there is the amazing array of winter bedding plants in the garden centres, but  if you would like to have some permanent winter colour to brighten up December and January, here are just few jewels shining out...Read More

The idea of pruning roses is to help improve flowering, maintain an attractive shape and to keep it healthy. Many people find it complicated when it comes to pruning roses, this is because there are many types which need pruning at different times of the year. Before you start to make an attempt at pruning...Read More