Design ideas

  • Garden Paving

    Garden Paving Choosing paving that lasts: slabs, setts, colours and textures explained by designers and installers. If you have been researching paving online, you may have read supplier blogs from companies such as Infinite Paving. These are useful for understanding products, finishes and trends, but they rarely explain what really matters once paving is installed…

  • Ornamental grasses

    Ornamental grasses Why grasses are one of the most useful plants in modern gardens. Ornamental grasses have become must haves in British gardens. They soften borders, add movement, bring height, and offer colour right through autumn and winter. They also mix perfectly with the perennials most UK gardeners already love, including Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Verbena bonariensis,…

  • Evergreen structures

    Evergreen structures How to give your garden shape and structure all year round. Evergreen structure is the quiet architecture of a garden. It is the backbone that stays standing through winter storms, summer heat and all the in-between months. When perennials retreat and grasses collapse, it is the evergreens that hold everything together and stop…

  • Outdoor cooking

    Outdoor cooking Turn your garden into a space for cooking, eating, and entertaining. Outdoor kitchens are becoming an essential feature in garden design, allowing homeowners to cook, entertain, and enjoy their gardens all year round. Second summary paragrapIn 2025, outdoor kitchen trends focus on durability, sustainability, and multi-functionality, making alfresco dining more stylish and convenient…

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    Patio design

    Patio design How to design a patio that works for your home and garden. Looking to upgrade your outdoor space with a stunning new patio? Look no further than our latest blog post, where we explore the merits of natural stone versus porcelain for your patio flooring. Discover the timeless beauty and durability of natural…

  • Growing climbers

    Growing climbers How to use climbers to soften walls, fences, and pergolas. Annual climbers are the extroverts of the garden. Loud, fast, occasionally unruly, and utterly joyful. They take a bare fence or pergola and turn it into something theatrical within weeks. No long-term commitment, no digging out woody roots later, just one glorious season…

  • Wooden garden fencing

    Wooden garden fencing How to use climbers to soften walls, fences, and pergolas. Choosing the perfect garden fencing for your outdoor space When it comes to garden fencing, wooden garden fencing is a classic and timeless way to add privacy and security to your outdoor space. In the UK, there are various types of wooden…

  • Low maintenance garden

    Low maintenance garden A garden that looks great without taking over your life. Achieving a picturesque garden without the burden of constant upkeep is no longer a dream. In this guide, we unveil the finest plants ideal for crafting a serene and low-maintenance garden sanctuary. From resilient perennials like lavender and sedum to evergreen shrubs…

  • Designing your garden

    Designing your garden The key principles behind a garden that really works. Designing a garden should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet in our part of SW and West London, outdoor spaces come with their own quirks. Heavy clay soil, narrow side returns, overlooked boundaries, drainage puzzles and steep level changes all influence what is possible…

  • Garden colour trends 2025

    Garden colour trends 2025 The colours that will define gardens this year and beyond. Colour plays a vital role in garden design, influencing mood, atmosphere, and aesthetics. In 2025, we’re seeing a shift towards earthy, warm tones, bold accent colours, and natural textures that create inviting and harmonious outdoor spaces. Whether you’re refreshing your planting scheme…

  • Boost kerb appeal

    Boost kerb appeal Simple changes that make your home look better from the street. Your front garden is the first thing people see when they visit your home, and in 2025, functionality, sustainability, and striking design are shaping front garden trends. Whether you’re looking to improve kerb appeal, create a low-maintenance space, or add practical features,…

  • Victorian front gardens

    Victorian front gardens How to modernise a Victorian front garden without losing its character. Victorian and Edwardian front gardens in Kingston and Surbiton were never meant to be decorative extras. They were carefully composed entrance spaces that set the tone for the house before you reached the door. Their defining feature was the path: a…

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