Retaining walls: Building your garden’s foundations Retaining walls are built to hold back soil, or other materials, and prevent them from eroding or collapsing into lower areas. They can be important structural features that form the foundations of your landscaping design. Retaining walls are typically used to create level ground, or terraces, in landscapes with...
Aye's Advice: How to choose the right decking subframe Decking subframes are probably not the first thing you think about when planning your new garden. But creating a stunning deck involves more than just selecting beautiful decking boards - it's essential to choose the right decking subframe to sit underneath. In this post, we’ll explore...
What to do with your Christmas tree: Creative ways to repurpose your real tree after the holidays As the festive season draws to a close, it's time to bid farewell to the centrepiece of your Christmas decor – your Christmas tree. Instead of simply discarding it at your local recycling centre, why not consider an...
Aye's Advice: How to use decorative boulders in your garden When designing your garden, every element plays a crucial role in shaping the overall look and functionality. One often overlooked but incredibly versatile element is the decorative boulder. Often in our work, we see how the addition of this one simple element can transform a...
Aye's Advice: A beginner's guide to composting in your garden When you’re designing your garden, there's a practice that stands out for its simplicity, yet profound impact on the environment and your garden's health. Composting. Composting is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to recycle organic waste, enrich your soil, and cultivate a thriving garden. By...
Aye's Advice: Evergreen hedging: Our 10 favourite varieties In our last post, we wrote about using native hedging in your garden design. Continuing our look at hedges, this post looks at the benefits of using evergreen hedging in your project. We’ll also share our top ten favourite evergreen hedge varieties. Why choose evergreen hedges? There...
Aye's Advice: Using native hedging in your garden Have you thought about using native hedges in your landscaping project? Our beautiful South East England has a unique charm, with its lush green countryside and picturesque gardens. One of the best ways to support and enhance this natural beauty is to incorporate native hedging into your...
Aye's Advice: Preparing your garden for Autumn It’s time to prepare our gardens for autumn. With the vibrant colours of summer fading away, and temperatures dropping, it's time to shift our gardening focus to the beautiful season of autumn. This transitional period brings its own set of challenges and opportunities for your garden. To help...
Choosing Limestone for your garden Limestone, a versatile, natural stone, is a popular choice for domestic landscaping projects and comes in a number of colours. But the texture of your limestone is an important consideration too. Two distinct varieties of limestone stand out: riven and smooth. Each type has unique characteristics that can make a...
Our top tips for a pet-friendly garden If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you’ll know that many of our clients are pet owners. And we love designing pet-friendly gardens! Pet owners face the challenge of ensuring the safety and enjoyment of their pets when planning their gardens. A pet-friendly garden needs to...