LANDSCAPING PROJECT: A SOPHISTICATED, ZONED GARDEN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY How we used modern landscaping and design to update a traditional period property. When Hugh and Leanne first moved into their Victorian Dorking townhouse, they inherited an old lean-to with a concrete floor, and a large slab of concrete at the end of the...
LANDSCAPING PROJECT: A SOPHISTICATED, ZONED GARDEN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY How we transformed a tired, suburban garden into a multi-functional space, perfect for relaxing, playing and entertaining. In many homes with young families, the garden is an outdoor playroom. Then as the children grow older, and entertaining and relaxing take over from ballgames and swing...
Predicting 2022’s landscaping trends: Key elements to add to your garden What will be the landscaping trends in 2022? In this post, we are making some predictions using our experience to envision the elements that you’ll be wanting to add to your gardens in 2022. Colour Colour trends for outdoor spaces usually follow interior design...
Aye’s Advice: 10 design tips for a child-friendly garden If you have children, you’ll know that a safe, colourful garden makes the perfect play space. But what elements do you need in your landscaping design, to ensure that it’s a hit with the little ones as well as the adults? As parents of five young...
How we transformed the front of a 1930s family home with a resin-bound driveway. Perfect kerb appeal.     Facts & Figures Who lives here? Clare, Billy and family Location: Dorking, Surrey Garden Dimensions: Approx. 7m x 12m Maintenance Advice: Resin Driveway, Irrigation, Fencing Why we loved this project: The landscaping of the front of the...
How we worked with a first-time garden owner to give him the party garden that he desired for his new home. Facts & Figures Who lives here? A new garden owner Tim Location: Redhill, Surrey Garden Dimensions: Approx. 10m x 10m Maintenance Advice: Porcelain paving, oak sleepers, pleached trees, artificial grass Why we loved this project:...
A look inside one of the biggest and most demanding projects that we have undertaken! Our recent Dorking, Surrey landscaping project was a real joy to work on. It demonstrates the magic that happens when you put together the right team with regular communication and flexibility between the client, garden designer and landscaper. Together we...
Planning your landscaping project What you need to know before you start planning your new garden. A new landscaping project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming.  All sorts of things to think about! From paving to seating, decking to boundaries, the choices and potential are endless.  And that’s before you even start planning...
How we liberated a dated garden by embracing a low-maintenance approach –thus freeing up time for its owners to enjoy their new outdoor space A garden flat needs a garden to be proud of. A space that can act asan outside room, as well as an attractive view from inside the building.With this project, that...
How we liberated a dated garden by embracing a low-maintenance approach –thus freeing up time for its owners to enjoy their new outdoor space We were particularly excited about this project, as we were given the opportunity to build our clients their very first garden. We are proud that we achieved their brief despite the...