There are many varied garden styles to choose from when thinking of having a new garden designed. In design terms, “style” refers to the way materials, plants, colours and ornaments…
The old adage “right plant in the right place” is the mantra for all garden designers. But what does that actually mean and what are the many considerations of the…
It’s Chelsea Flower Show week and the media is awash with articles on flowers, garden design and all things horticulture. Want some tips on bringing a little bit of “Chelsea…
Proportion and Balance are two major considerations in the principles of garden design. Without them there can be no coherence, harmony or functionality within a design. Proportion, also closely linked…
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a complaint as “a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable”. The process of garden design is emotive, exciting and personal, therefore as emotions can…