Using local materials to create a garden feature is an important part of my work. Using local materials not only reduces travel miles but also maintains the feel and appearance…
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At this time of year it is very tempting to cut all of your winter berries from your garden for decorations. However, it is really important to leave some of…
Planting up this sensory garden in Exeter presented a number of challenges and inspirational moments. To engage and connect with people who will interact with the garden it was important…
Clematis seed heads look fantastic in the low autumn light. While flowers are attractive it is important to think about the whole flowering cycle when working in your garden. If…
I love working in this seaside garden in east Devon. Being only two hundred metres from the sea it is important to select and manage plants correctly. Most plants are…
The stunning array of autumn colours of Euonymus alatus transforms this otherwise insignificant shrub into a showy impact plant for a few weeks of the year in the autumn. When…
The wonders of teasel It is difficult to beat the teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) for the majesty, mystery and architecture that its seed heads bring to the garden. Autumn has to…
Overseeing a garden taking shape and evolving is a rewarding process. Managing plants and gardens is a process involving understanding of plant growth, environmental conditions and human requirements. From initial…
The very phrase poppy appeal instantly stirs emotions in us all. Managing our landscapes can have significant impact on both social interaction, the ‘feel good’ factor and environmental benefits. The…
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