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When it comes to gardening in the United Kingdom, we often find ourselves battling unpredictable weather, with rain being a common occurrence. Coupled with the fact that most newly built gardens and plots come with heavy moisture-retentive, claggy clay soil, choosing wet soil plants can be a nightmare for gardeners. Sometimes, it’s a case of […]

When you think of meadows, you may think of acres of rolling hillside, Julie Andrews, and lazy summer days. However, the wildflower meadow is under threat from the overdevelopment of green spaces. So now, a number of gardeners are looking to recreate smaller versions of these in their own gardens, helping to create a refuge […]

North facing gardens receive limited direct sunlight, particularly during the winter months when the sun stays low in the sky. In summer, they can catch some evening sun along the boundaries, but the central area will remain shaded for much of the day. The soil in these gardens tends to hold moisture longer, which is […]

If you’re lucky enough to have a south facing garden, you have access to a plant palette that simply isn’t available to any other aspect, along with the warmest, sunniest outdoor space imaginable. A south facing garden receives direct sun from mid-morning right through to late afternoon and, in summer, into the early evening as […]

A west facing garden receives direct sun from roughly midday or early afternoon onwards, building in intensity through the afternoon before the long, warm, golden light of evening that makes everything look at its very best. The soil tends to be somewhat drier in summer than north or east facing gardens, particularly against walls and […]

Mediterranean gardens are the true sun worshippers of the garden design styles. Using plants that love full sun and earthy tones, these spaces can become an oasis of calm in your back garden. Even if you aren’t blessed with a south-facing garden, you can still steal some of the principles of the hot Mediterranean garden styles and […]

An east facing garden receives direct sun from sunrise until roughly midday or early afternoon, depending on the time of year and any surrounding structures. After that, the garden transitions into shade for the rest of the day. This means you have the best of both worlds in many respects: enough morning sun to grow […]

Cottage gardens are becoming more popular in urban gardens as they are a magnet for wildlife. Cottage gardens are also suited well for small built-up spaces as they make the absolute most of the growing space both in the ground and with vertical planting. If you’re interested in cottage gardens and want to know if […]

🌿 Quick Answer To design a front garden, start by surveying your space for sunlight, soil type, and size. Define whether you need parking, privacy, or planting as your priority. Choose a style — cottage, formal, or low maintenance — then sketch a layout balancing hard landscaping with at least one third planting. Select layered […]

Whether you’re designing a classic white border inspired by Sissinghurst or simply want to lift a shady corner with some luminous planting, white flowers are the most versatile and brightening colour in the garden designer’s toolkit. White is a garden colour (tone) that works absolutely everywhere, with nearly everything, in every style of garden, and […]