The very nature of plant form and structure gives identity to a garden or to a specific planting scheme. Using forms that complement with their immediate and wider surrounds gives…
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Spring is a great time to divide and multiply grasses. Grasses like this Stipa arundinaceae (Anemanthele lessoniana) can become too big and also begin to die back. Dividing the parent…
Some plants just stand out from the rest. These special plants deserve extra effort and attention. Plant like Geranium palmatum or Canary Island geranium, although not fully hardy certainly qualify…
Using plant form and structure to create dramatic effects is extremely rewarding. For this terraced planting overlooking the sea at Sidmouth in East Devon the focus was on movement. We…
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…
Daisies are like marmite, you love them or you have them.I have recently come to love them for their sheer showmanship. They bring colour to the darkening days of autumn…
The balance between planting design and management of the longterm scheme is extremely important to project success. Will a scheme be maintained in its original state or encouraged to develop…
Adding some tropical planting to the garden can bring it to life. Using large leaves of foliage plants like Hosta, Canna, Innula and larger grasses and bamboo bring a tropical…
Planting design should complement existing site features and character of a garden. Planting must also work well with any new materials. This latest planting design project near Sidmouth in East…
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