Garden Soil Basics Part 1| Why Test Your Garden Soil?

Part 1 tells you what soil is and what you need to know before you design, build and to plant your garden.

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Our Favourite Autumn Gardens To Visit For Design Inspiration

How do some gardens still look fabulous in Autumn? Visit our favourite fall gardens with us to get all the design ideas you need!

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Plant Shopping For Newbie Gardeners | How Not To Waste Your Time and Money

Perplexed by plants? Do your purchases die, shrivel, flop or grow like triffids? Don’t worry, you don’t need therapy. You just need to click and read…..!

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How To Design a Stunning, Practical Patio Part 2: Patio Design in 5 Steps

Part 2 of our Patio Design Guide walks you through the process of planning your patio. What are you waiting for?!

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How To Design a Stunning, Practical Patio Part 1: Materials and Styles

If you have any desire to sit outside in your garden, no matter how large or tiny, a thoughtful patio design will make all the difference.

Colourful Gardens To Visit For Design Inspiration in September

Whether you prefer traditional herbaceous borders, modern prairie-style planting or annuals, you won't be disappointed by our favourite September gardens or our design takeaways for your garden at home.

A Masterclass in Late Summer Garden Planting From Wollerton Old Hall

If your garden borders are a bit lacklustre by late summer our tour of Wollerton Old Hall is full of tips on how to get the look at home.

Raised Beds: Why Every Modern Garden Should Have Them

Raised beds are fantastic in modern gardens, so don’t think they are just for allotments! Here we take you through why we love raised beds, how to design them and how to choose the best styles for your garden and budget.

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The 9 Very Best Gardens To Visit in August

It’s official! We are happier and more creative after a garden visit. Find great home border design takeaways from our pick of the very best August gardens.

How To Choose Your Modern Garden Style

Planning your garden with a specific style in mind creates a more harmonious place that is easy to live with. Start here to plan your unique modern garden style.

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Design Better Garden Borders Using Repetition

We teach you why repetition is a powerful technique in garden border design that you can easily apply to your own garden.

Which Garden Water Feature Should You Choose?

Water features in gardens can be used to evoke senses of calm, cool or excitement. We showcase 16 different options you could use!

The Essential Elements of An Outdoor Room

Outdoor Living Rooms are the perfect solution for busy modern lifestyles. We explain the key elements of an outdoor room and how to start planning one at home.

What Exactly is Garden Design?

Are you thinking of revamping your garden and turning it into a more usable space? We start the process of demystifying garden design for you right here!

The 7 Best English Gardens To Visit For Meadow-Style Planting

Summer picnic meadow heaven has been created in these spectacular English Gardens and we give you the low down on why meadow-style planting is so popular.

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12 Garden Border Planting Design Trends to Take Home From Chelsea 2018

12 of the Best Garden Border Planting Design Tips To Give Your Backyard Beds The Wow Factor.

How To Make Your Garden Feel More Intimate With a Pergola

We explain how adding a pergola can create the feeling of intimacy and privacy in your garden.

12 Small Garden Design Ideas to Take Away From Chelsea 2018

Actionable small garden design ideas and tips from top designers. We show you how to use them at home.