Updated 16/06/2025 Shady areas of the garden have a reputation as being difficult to make look good. But, contrary to popular belief, there are plenty to choose from to turn a lifeless-looking area into an inviting, pretty space. Like all gardens, it’s a good idea to include plants of [...]

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Spring is a great time of year to plan changes to the garden as the soil is just starting to warm up. This makes it the perfect time to create new flower borders or add new plants to existing ones. Colour in a garden creates a wonderfully uplifting effect. And making a themed [...]

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If you have a modern home, or it has modern additions, you might want to carry that into the garden. You can incorporate a contemporary planting scheme to link the garden with the house. This is one of my favourite garden styles, an easy and adaptable design to do at home. What [...]

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