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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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…
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…
Ongoing work with this contemporary planting project focuses on matching new with existing lines, shapes and forms for the plants involved. Matching plants and containers with both colour and proportion…
The concept of biophilic design focuses on human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. As gardeners we can influence this connection by creating memorable landscapes that have strong natural elements….
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…
It is really important to remember that autumn colour comes in many forms. Here the orange berries of Pyracantha “Orange charmer” provide a perfect backdrop for the red stems of…
Fruit tree pruning carried out in early winter to encourage production of fruiting spurs on this Damson begins to show results. Removing older growth also opens up the canopy to…
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