Lavender is a popular UK perennial, and looks wonderful in many garden design styles. Lavender is a wonderful inclusion in your garden. As a popular perennial in the UK, this delicate Mediterranean plant can be found in many gardens, its fragrance lightening the atmosphere wherever it can be found. It is also a [...]

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This garden was a dramatic challenge. Creating it not only for the owners but for their canine friends as well. It's one of the most contemporary gardens we've done on the show; which included loads of different surfaces on the ground. We had decking, we had paving, sunken ponds, sunken seating all built to [...]

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We are all familiar with the sweet scent of cut grass in the spring and summer. It is many people's favourite scent in the UK, with 37& of those in a poll choosing it as number one. But what causes that familiar, popular natural perfume? Why does grass smell the way [...]

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Consider planting for scent, there are more benefits than just an attractive smell. There are proven mental and physical benefits of immersing yourself in pleasant aromas. And I can show you how to boost your health with scent through growing your own. What are the health effects of aromas? [...]

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Everyone has different uses for their garden, but sometimes you may want to create a relaxing retreat where you can immerse yourself in nature and connect with it. So here are some factors to bear in mind when creating a yoga garden. Flat surface The most important thing to consider [...]

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