Garden paving Choosing paving that lasts: slabs, setts, colours and textures explained by designers and installers Paving is one of the longest-lasting decisions you can make in a garden. Get the materials, construction and detail right and a patio will sit comfortably in place for two or three decades. Get any of them wrong and…
Echinacea A tough, reliable perennial that looks great and supports pollinators. Discover the best Echinacea for Kingston, Surbiton, Esher and Coombe gardens, which cultivars actually last, how to improve heavy London Clay, and why spring planting makes all the difference. Echinacea is not a shy plant. When it is happy, it stands tall, holds its…
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 Turn your garden into a space for cooking, eating, and entertaining. Outdoor kitchens have moved from holiday-home indulgence to genuine garden architecture — a properly designed cooking and entertaining space that lasts thirty winters, not three summers. At Flourish Landscaping, we design and build outdoor kitchens for clients across Kingston, Surbiton, Esher and…
Patio design How to design a patio that works for your home and garden. A patio is the most-used space in most British gardens, the surface that gets walked over a thousand times a year and judged every time. Get it right and it lifts the entire garden. Get it wrong — wrong material, wrong…
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…
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 fencing styles that you can choose from to enhance your garden’s beauty and…
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 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 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 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 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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