Are you struggling with one or more of these issues? I often see my job as a garden designer as a problem solver, but I’ve never listed all the problems that I have solved before. I was set a challenge to list as many problems as I could think of that I have solved for...Read More
My client had recently removed her garage, and was left with a large unsightly slab of concrete. She also had an old badly laid artificial lawn, which wasn’t draining and was becoming mouldy. So much so she was embarrassed to ask friends over to her garden. She was keen to continue with an artificial lawn,...Read More
My clients’ garden is long and thin and turns a corner, so only a small part of it could be seen from the ground floor windows. A slate patio has already been added, but the rest of the garden had become over grown and with busy work lives difficult to manage, with a lot of lawn,...Read More
This relatively large garden had little to offer the new owners. They has already removed a large number of very tall hedge plants to open the garden up, but were stuck with an unusual shaped patio and some large empty beds. A summer house had already been installed, but it was important to add to...Read More
My client had recently had a substantial extension, which ate into their garden considerably, meaning they lost their patio and much of the garden became compacted with building materials;. along with the addition of a large young dog to the family who loved to dig, the garden was becoming a muddy patch with some over...Read More
What is a focal point and 5 reasons why you should have one? Firstly, what is a focal point? If you look the word focal up in a thesaurus, it says; principal, pivotal, central, crucial, important and main. Indoors a focal point may well be a TV, a fire place or a picture, or a...Read More
New Extension vs Old Tired Garden If you are adding a new extension to your home then hopefully it will be everything you dreamt of: plenty of light and space, a smart kitchen, the latest gadgets, mood lighting and a comfy family sitting area. However, have you considered the impact your ‘old’ garden will have...Read More
